Overland Park

Here are some important links for citizens of Overland Park and future citizens.

Reference 

• City Of Overland Park
• Overland Park Chamber of Commerce
• Overland Park Tourism
• Downtown Overland Park

Things to Do

• Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
• Overland Park Mall
• Deanna Rose Farmstead

Restaurants 

• Q39 Barbecue
• Nick and Jake's
• j.gilbert's

Here are some Frequently Asked Questions regarding radon mitigation Overland Park:

• Are radon levels Higher in Overland Park?

Compared to the rest of the country, it could be considered high. It is in Radon Zone 1, a higher risk area of the United States. Concerning the rest of the KC area in comparison, there is not conclusive evidence that it is substantially higher than the rest of the KC metro area.

• How does radon get into my home?

Through the soil, showers, windows, cracks, fittings, sump pump, groundwater, well water, and drains. In other words, the radon is looking for ways to expand out of the soil and will find cracks and holes to do so. We can mitigate that intrusion by sealing and installing a mitigation system.

• During testing, how long do I have to keep my home closed?

Maintain closed-house conditions (keeping doors and windows closed) for a minimum of 12 hours before the 48-hour test begins and throughout the duration of the test. Operate heating and cooling systems normally during the test. For tests lasting less than one week, operate only air-conditioning units which re-circulate interior air.

• What is radon?

Radon is a radioactive gas created when uranium in the earth’s rock, soil or water decays. Indoors, it is not naturally occurring, but a result of the way our homes, schools, and workplaces are designed, constructed, and maintained. Radon is one of the most significant environmental health risks that exists today.

Radon is cancer-causing radioactive gas that has no smell, is invisible to the naked eye and has no taste. It is considered one of the most life-threatening forms since it cannot be detected without proper testing. The Surgeon General and American Lung Association warn that radon gas has been proven the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States.

If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, you’re at higher risk for developing lung cancer. Some scientific studies of radon exposure indicate that children may be more sensitive to radon. This may be due to their higher respiration rate and their rapidly dividing cells, which may be more vulnerable to radiation damage.

Find more information from the Environmental Protection Agency / EPA and the American Lung Association.

• My house is brand new, it couldn't have radon, right?

It is in every home and structure. Radon gas seeps into homes and structures from rock and soil beneath the foundation. It can be found in new construction and older homes and buildings. Certain areas of the region and country can produce higher levels based on the composition of the earth’s rock and soil in that area. You cannot detect radon with smell, taste, or sight, but it exists in EVERY home and structure. The only way to determine if radon levels are above the EPA’s Action Level of 4 pCi/L is to conduct a radon test.