There has been always a debate over granite countertops being used in kitchen to be having / posing health hazards due to their emission of radioactive radon gas. This has been like opening up of a can of worms time and again, over this beautiful natural stone used as kitchen counter top or kitchen island.
The EPA says if the radon emission level is at 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) or more then its definitely a cause for concern and one needs to mitigate the risk by contacting your state radon office or hiring a qualified radon professional. One can determine the radon levels through the DIY test kits available in the retail outlets. It has also been found that some specific types of granite stone emit more radon than the others. Also, one can take care to have adequate ventilation in the kitchen with fresh air to circulate with ease.
Alternately there have been man made sources of radioactive emissions like the x-rays, radium coated watches, smoke detectors and the aeroplanes. But does being subject to these caused any health concerns and does one refrain from utilizing such resources.
Keeping abreast with the latest developments, taking basic precautionary measures should not keep one from using a natural granite countertops in the kitchen and keep away from the health hazards if any.
Monday, November 16, 2009
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