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Madison County Developers Were Notified About Radon Risk
(ContentDesk) August 10, 2004 -- Between 2001-2003, the Alabama Department of Public Health repeatedly sent written notification to the builders and developers of Madison County, AL alerting them that homes to be constructed in their new subdivisions had a high likelihood of contamination unless radon-resistant construction measures were implemented. According to a review of public records by the American Policy Coalition (ARPC), the Health Department's Office of Radiation Control sent notices to at least 34 different development and construction companies warning of potential contamination in 56 new subdivisions. Some builders were sent up to five separate notices regarding different developments within the county. The notices state that as many as one in three homes constructed in certain subdivisions have a likelihood of containing dangerous levels of indoor gas according to zip code statistics gathered by the Department. Although the county did not require the implementation of prevention construction techniques, the Office of Radiation Control encouraged the builders to create a "radon-resistant new construction subdivision" for the safety of the residents. The notices also point out that it is considerably less expensive (less than $500) to incorporate prevention measures during construction than it is to install a mitigation of an existing home ($1500-$2500). Recently revised risk assessments from the U.S. EPA estimate 21,000 Americans die of radon-induced lung cancer annually, 50% higher than their 1994 estimate. Because is a known human carcinogen and homes with dangerous levels can be found almost anywhere, the EPA recommends all homebuyers test for prior to purchase. Alabama has 15 counties that have been identified as having high potential for excessive indoor radon. Madison and Colbert are two counties where elevated indoor occurs most frequently. "Unfortunately," says David Hill, President of the American Association of Scientists and Technologists, "in order to prevent a perceived hurdle to closing the deal, many real estate agents and homebuilders fail to disclose the EPA recommendation to test for radon" "The truth is mitigation systems are easily and inexpensively installed and not only prevent from entering the home, but prevent the entry of moist soil air that may contribute to musty odors and the growth of mold." says Dallas Jones, ARPC Chairman. According to the Department, a few builders in Madsison County are now voluntarily installing radon-resistant construction features in their homes, but point out the houses still need to be tested to determine
their effectiveness.Below is a list of subdivisions whose developers were notified prior to July 12, 2003 that the subdivsion was in an area of high potential for a problem. Residents of these subdivisions should test their homes and may need to contact their builders to determine if any measures were ever taken to prevent their exposure to dangerous levels of radon. (A Department spokesperson indicated more recent notices would be available upon request.) When contacted, a representative of the Madison County Extension Service said they are selling do-it-yourself test kits for only $5. To order call(256) 532-1578. Home purchasers are encouraged by the EPA to hire the services of a professional who is certified to perform testing by the National Environmental Health Association or the National Safety Board.Subdivision Zip CodeBridges on the River 35811Town of Cambridge 35756Edenshire 35811Village of Providence 35806Shadow Brook 35749Potter's Hill 35758Magnolia Springs 35749Rolling Meadows 35756Charleston Square 35757Fieldstone 35749Bridgefield 35758Stanley Estates 35816Overland Trace 35806Heritage Province 35756Twickenham Heights 35801Tanner Ridge 35761Colinwood Estates 35758St. Charles Place 35758Shadow Creek 35756Colinwood 35758Creekwood 35758Berry Hill Estates 35811Liberty Square 35758Saddleback Ridge 35758Stone Hill Estates 35811Quarter Mountain Estates 35758Indian Creek 35806Taylor's Crossing 35756Jaquelynn Downs 35758Overlook Trace 35803Eagle's Ridge Estates 35802Tiffany Pointe 35811Mt Carmel by the River 35811Clift's Cove 35758Heritage Plantation 35758Heritage Provence 35758Heritage Station 35758Morovia Meadows Estates 35759Chase Shadow 35759Hidden Lake 35759 35763River Walk 35761Darylewood Estates 35811Lexington 35758Greenlawn Plantation 35759Georgetown Square 35758Buckingham 35758Buckhead Run 35811Cedar Springs Station 35758Chapman Cove 35811Walden 35758Flint River Downs 35761Forest Pointe 35758Jacobs Cove 35806Greystone 35806Ashley Green 35758Deer Creek in HNM 35761.
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