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Main Title Resolving the radon problem in Clinton, New Jersey houses /
Author Osborne, Michael C. ; Osborne, M. C.
CORP Author Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Air and Energy Engineering Research Lab.
Publisher Air and Energy Engineering Research Laboratory, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ; Reproduced by N.T.I.S.,
Year Published 1987
Report Number EPA/600/D-87/093; PB87-174892
Stock Number PB87-174892
OCLC Number 17890665
Subjects Radon--Safety measures ; Clinton (NJ) ; New Jersey--Clinton
Additional Subjects Residential buildings ; Houses ; Radon ; Sealing ; Ventilation ; New Jersey ; Indoor air pollution ; Air pollution control ; Clinton(New Jersey) ; Emanometers ; Radiation monitoring ; Depressurization
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ELBD ARCHIVE EPA 600-D-87-093 AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH 02/14/2023
NTIS  PB87-174892 Most EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. Check with individual libraries about paper copy. 07/05/2023
Collation 5 pages ; 28 cm
Abstract
The paper discusses the resolution of a radon problem in Clinton, New Jersey, where significantly elevated radon concentrations were found in several adjacent houses. The U.S. EPA screened 56 of the houses and selected 10 for demonstration of radon reduction techniques. Each of the 10 houses received an intensive radon diagnostic evaluation before a house-specific radon reduction plan was developed. Before and after the plans were implemented, radon concentrations were determined by charcoal canisters and continuous radon monitors. A variety of sealing and sub-slab depressurization techniques were applied to the 10 houses. Radon concentrations were reduced by over 95% in all 10 houses. Five meetings were held to explain to homeowners the radion reduction techniques being implemented and to answer questions of homeowners interested in applying similar radon reduction efforts to their houses.
Notes
"March 1987." "PB87-174892." EPA contract. Contract Number: 68-02-3992