Radon in Prince George the Northern Interior was 12% of 208 homes
The Northern Interior health area was 12.0% of 208 homes above 200 Bq/m³, with 1.9% above 600. That area is far bigger than Prince George. The Northeast was 10.0% of 200. Vancouver was 1.2% of 83.
Use the 12% as context for the interior, not as a reading for one house on the Nechako. Test the lowest lived-in room in the heating season.
What the percentage does not measure
The survey describes homes recruited in a health region, not one address. The slab, the sump and how long the windows stay shut change the number next door. The reading that matters is the lowest lived-in room during the heating season.
If the report is over 200
Health Canada’s measurement guide says act within two years between 200 and 600 Bq/m³, and within one year above 600. Above 200. British Columbia Castlegar
The 4-day test is a first reading. The 91-day test covers the three-month minimum Health Canada asks for. Both are $59 before tax. Shipping, the return and the lab are included. Tax is extra. The PDF report goes out within 2 business days after the lab receives the detector.
Above 200 Bq/m³, mitigation starts with a quote. Gaz Radon is C-NRPP certified and ships kits across Canada. See the Canada test page.
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