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  Health  &  Safety

Below is information regarding some of the health and safety issues of concern to homeowners today.

Arsenic

 

 

The primary drinking water standard for arsenic is 10 micrograms per liter (10ug/L).

Pressure treated wood is treated with arsenic to protect against rot and insects.


You can lower the amount of arsenic on the surface of the wood by applying a coating on the wood every 1-2 years. Oil-based sealants, varnishes, or polyurethane work best for sealing arsenic in the wood.

 

Here are links to more useful information regarding arsenic in WELL WATER and arsenic in WOOD.

Lead Paint

 

Are You Planning To Buy A Home Built Before 1978?

Did you know that many homes built before 1978 have lead-based paint?  Lead from paint, chips and dust can pose serious health hazards.

 



 

 

Read THIS entire brochure to learn:


- How lead gets into the body.


- About health effects of lead.


- What you can do to protect your family.


- Where to go to get more information.

Radon

 

The level at which the State of Maine advises action for radon in your home's indoor air is 4 pCi/l.
For water supply it is 4,000 pCi/l.

 

If you have tested your home and it is near or above these levels; to learn more about radon mitigation systems and their theory of operation contact the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Environmental Health at
1-800-232-0842  or   e-mail radon.dhhs@maine.gov
 

Radon Systems, LLC

Phone: (207) 247-8181 radonsystemsllc@yahoo.com

 

 

Click HERE for a list of other Maine licensed radon mitigation specialists.

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