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Welcome to the Quality Environmental Testing Blog, your trusted source for expert advice on radon testing, mold inspection, and indoor air quality.
Our certified team shares the latest information, safety tips, and homeowner insights to help families across Lockport and the Chicagoland area create healthier homes.
Whether you’re buying a new property or maintaining your current one, you’ll find resources here to guide you toward cleaner, safer air


The Discovery That Changed Home Safety Forever: How Radon Was Found in American Homes Professional Radon Testing Illinois Quality Environmental Testing
In January 1984 , a man named Stanley Watras unknowingly stumbled upon one of the most important public health discoveries in U.S. housing history. Watras, a construction engineer, had just moved his young family into a new home in Boyertown, Pennsylvania while working at the soon-to-be-operational Limerick Nuclear Power Plant . As part of standard safety procedures, the plant had installed radiation detectors at its entrances to ensure workers weren’t carrying radioactive
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6 days ago3 min read


The Seasonal Impact: Understanding How Radon Levels Fluctuate Throughout the Year Seasonal Radon Variation | Radon Test in Lockport
By Quality Environmental Testing – Lockport, Illinois 📞 708-243-5945 | 🌐 www.qualityenvironmentaltestinginc.com Changing Seasons, Changing Radon Risks Seasonal Radon Variation | Radon Test in Lockport Seasonal Radon Variation | Radon Test in Lockport. As the seasons shift in Illinois — from freezing winters to humid summers — the dynamics of radon gas inside our homes change too. Understanding how radon levels fluctuate throughout the year is key to maintaining a safe a
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Oct 153 min read


The Silent Threat Beneath Your Home — Why Every Illinois Home Needs a Radon Test
Radon Testing in Illinois | Lockport Radon Inspection | Quality Environmental Testing Radon is a leading cause of lung cancer in...
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Oct 72 min read


Protect Your Home & Family with Professional Radon & Mold Testing
Your home should be your safe place. But what many homeowners don’t realize is that hidden dangers—like radon gas testing and...
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Sep 92 min read


The Hidden Health Hazard in Your Home
Understanding and Addressing Radon Exposure By Quality Environmental Testing Inc. In the pursuit of a greener, healthier home, many...
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Aug 43 min read


Why You Should Care About Radon
Protect Your Family, Your Home, and Your Health with Certified Testing from Quality Environmental Testing Inc. If you've never heard...
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Jul 213 min read


How to Determine Radon Levels in Your Home as a Renter
Know Your Rights, Protect Your Health with Help from Quality Environmental Testing Inc. Radon is a radioactive gas that can build up...
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Jul 162 min read


Could Radon in Your Home Be Causing Your Child’s Asthma?
As a parent in Lockport, Illinois , you do everything possible to keep your children safe and healthy—preparing nutritious meals,...
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Jul 33 min read


The Hidden Threat Beneath Every Home: Why Professional Radon Testing Matters
Radon gas—a colorless, odorless, and tasteless byproduct of uranium decay—poses a serious health threat in homes across the United...
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Jun 253 min read


The Hidden Radon Danger That Could Derail Your Real Estate Deal
Imagine this: You’ve finally found your dream home. The location is ideal, the layout checks every box, and the price is within reach....
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Jun 113 min read


Radon and Childhood Leukemia: What Every Suburban Homeowner Needs to Know
There’s been growing media attention around the possible link between radon exposure and childhood leukemia —and it’s something every...
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May 294 min read


Radon Exposure During Pregnancy: What Expectant Mothers Need to Know
Pregnancy is a time filled with anticipation, joy—and heightened vigilance. As expectant mothers focus on safeguarding their health and...
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May 223 min read


What Causes High Radon Levels in Homes?
Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas that can accumulate inside homes and pose serious long-term health risks. While radon is...
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May 203 min read


Breathe Easy? What Everyone Should Know About Radon Exposure
How Does Radon Induce Cancer? Radon presents a hazard in two ways. As it decays, it gives off energy in the form of alpha particles....
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May 74 min read


Interesting Facts About Radon
Radon is a radioactive gas that is present in the air we breathe. It is formed by the decay of uranium and thorium in the soil and rock...
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Apr 143 min read


Are Children at Risk From Radon Gas Exposure?
Radon is a radioactive gas that enters your home through cracks and pores in the foundation as uranium decays underground. Radon is a...
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Apr 72 min read


What Are Signs of Radon in Your Home?
Owning a home comes with several responsibilities and common concerns to think about. Although, one of the lesser-known risks to consider...
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Mar 75 min read


Facts of Radon
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) and the Surgeon General’s Office have estimated that as many as 20,000 lung cancer...
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Feb 255 min read


Why Radon Gas Is Known as the Silent Killer
Several things have been dubbed “the silent killer,” including high blood pressure, heart disease, prostate cancer, and diabetes. Outside...
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Feb 174 min read


PROTECT THOSE WHO CAN'T PROTECT THEMSELVES
Children are more vulnerable to radiation exposure from radon due to differences in lung shape, size, and function compared to adults....
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Feb 41 min read
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