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West 1101 CoClege Avenue Spokane, Washington 99201-2095
April 25, 1989
Albert A. Bair
E. 10610 Nixon Lane
Spokane, WA
Dear Mr. Bair:
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The following radon level, as expressed in picocuries per
result of the radon test of your home, conducted between
February 10, 1989.
29.6 pCi/1
liter (pCi/1), is the
November 1, 1988, and
The result of this test should be used to determine the
measurements. Followup measurements will provide you with
estimate of the average radon concentration to which you and your
The Environmental protection Agency has established a guidance
for indoor residential radon levels. If your test results are:
need for further
a relatively good
family are exposed.
level of a 4 pCi/l
Less than 4 pCi/1, you probably do not need to make a followup measurement.
Greater than 4 pCi/1 but less than 20 pCi/1, you should consider doing
followup testing using alpha -track detectors for 12 months.
Greater than 20 pCi/1 but less than 200 pCi/1 indicates the need for further
short-term testing, lasting no longer than three months. Consultation with
the local health office is encouraged.
Greater than 200 pCi/1 results require followup testing as soon as possible.
Consultation with the local health office is greatly encouraged. Short-term
testing should be performed lasting no longer than one weak.
A copy of the EPA pamphlet, A Citizen's Guide to Radon, and the Department of Social
and Health Services Radon Services flyer is enclosed for your assistance.
For further information pertaining to radon, please call Mike LaScuola,
Environmental Health Specialist, Spokane County Health District, at 456-6040,
between 8:30 AM and 5 PM.
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