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Chauncy Williams, R.E.H.S./R.S - Director
Department of Health Services
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 220
Ennis, TX 75120
Physical Address:
105 S. Preston Street
Ennis, TX 75119
Ph: (972) 875-6442
Fx: (972) 875-8540
Radon
Radon
Sources: Earth and rock beneath home; well water; building materials.
Health Effects: No acute symptoms. Estimated to cause about ten percent of lung cancer deaths. Smokers are at higher risk of developing radon induced lung cancer.
Steps to reduce Radon exposure: Test your home for radon; Get professional advice before planning and carrying out radon reduction measures; Seal cracks and other openings in the basement floor; Ventilate crawl space; Treat radon contaminated well water by aerating or filtering through granulated activated charcoal.
Radon Exposure in Texas
EPA Recommendations Regarding Radon