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MANUAL: ALTERNATIVE WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS
Citation:
Bowne, W. C., R. C. Naret, AND R. J. Otis. MANUAL: ALTERNATIVE WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS. EPA/625/1-91/024 (NTIS PB93116259), 1991.
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Indoor radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, is found in varying amounts in nearly all houses. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed and demonstrated methods that have been used to reduce radon levels in existing houses. Many of these methods could be applied during construction, involve less labor and financial investments, and provide greater homeowner satisfaction and safety than would a radon-reduction technique installed after the home is built and occupied.An overview explaining where radon comes from and why it is a problem is provided. This document helps homeowners and builders understand the operating principles and installation details of radon-resistant new home construction. Techniques being studied or used in the control of radon in new homes are covered as well as specific construction details. This document should provide a basic understanding of the types of products and systems that are available and being used. It should also enable the reader to select radon-resistant products and systems that will be most applicable to a particular situation. Some of the techniques mentioned in this document have NOT been fully demonstrated in new home construction but are discussed because they have a sound theoretical potential for effectively precluding radon entry into a home.
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