Will this silly story ever die? Over and over people tell us that they worry about their granite countertop and indoor radon levels. We don't blame folks for wanting to get the levels in their home tested, but before you make the investment, please consider this important study:
The EH&E (Enivronmental Health and Engineering) has completed a detailed evaluation of the potential human health risks of naturally occuring radioactive material in granite countertops. This study found that the external doses of ionizing radiation emitted are well below levels that would pose a health concern. In fact, all of the homes tested had levels that were even lower than background levels typically found outdoors.
So breathe easy! You can view the entire report on the Marble Institute of America website.
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