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https://getradonlevelsmissouriden.capitaljays.com/posts/understanding-radon-levels-missouri-homeowners-need-to-know

I finally got the radon test results back for the basement, and the levels are sitting at 3.8 pCi/L, which is just below the EPA's action guideline of 4.0 but still something we need to address. The test took 48 hours and we kept all windows closed, so I'm pretty confident in the reading. Honestly, even though it's technically acceptable, I'm already looking into mitigation systems because I'd rather not have any long-term risk from breathing that in every day.

EPA radon action level

https://radongastestcentral.capitaljays.com/posts/why-every-st.-louis-homeowner-should-consider-a-radon-gas-test

If you're testing your home for radon, the EPA's action level of 4 picocuries per liter is the threshold where they strongly recommend fixing the problem. It's not a safe zone—anything below that still carries risk—but it's the point where mitigation systems typically become a priority. Think of it less like a clean bill of health and more like a red light telling you to take action.