What Makes A Home A "Healthy Home" And Why Do I care?
Be mindful of these potential health hazards to keep your family healthy and know that inspectors will be testing for these things when you go to buy or sell a house. Test your basic knowledge and take this fun quiz in Part 1 of "What makes a home healthy?"
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Radon enters the home through
- A.
Cracks in walls & floors
- B.
Water supply
- C.
Both a & b
Correct Answer
C. Both a & bExplanation
Radon is an odorless gas that comes from bedrock and can creep into your home & water supply. Sometimes it is in granite counters. You do not want to be exposed to high levels of radon.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Carbon Monoxide in the home comes from
- A.
Fuel burning appliances
- B.
Automobile exhaust
- C.
Both a & b
Correct Answer
C. Both a & bExplanation
CO2 is a dangerous gas and can also come from unvented fireplaces. Be sure to get detectors and strategically place them around your home.Rate this question:
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- 3.
If I find asbestos in my home, I should
- A.
Leave it alone if its a small area
- B.
Leave it alone if not torn and intact
- C.
Both a & b
Correct Answer
B. Leave it alone if not torn and intactExplanation
Asbestos is dangerous when it is flaking and the fibers are released into the air. If it is sealed or perfectly in tact best to leave it alone. If it needs to be remediated call a licensed professional.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Homes built after this year will not have lead paint.
- A.
1941
- B.
1978
- C.
1995
Correct Answer
B. 1978Explanation
After 1978 it became law that lead paint should not be used. When humans and especially children injest lead it can be dangerous.Rate this question:
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- 5.
If I find mold in my house the first thing I should do is
- A.
Find out where the moisture is that caused the problem
- B.
Scrub it with bleach
- C.
Call a licensed remediator
Correct Answer
A. Find out where the moisture is that caused the problemExplanation
Mold is caused by moisture. If you don't find the source it will just reoccur.Rate this question:
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In CT at what level of radon is it recommended that a remediation system be installed?
- A.
2.0 pCi/L
- B.
4.0 pCi/L
- C.
10 pCi/L
Correct Answer
B. 4.0 pCi/LExplanation
4.0 pCi/L is the level at which remediation is usually requested when purchasing a home. However, if your test comes out at 2 or higher or if you finish your basement or change your living patterns such that you spend more time living in the basement, consider testing your home again and on a regular basis.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What do I do if there is an undergound oil tank in my yard or in the house I am considering purchasing?
- A.
Remove it
- B.
Test the soil around it to make sure it is not contaminated
- C.
Both a & b
Correct Answer
C. Both a & bExplanation
If the oil tank needs to be removed make sure that a licensed professional handles the job.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What substances might appear in my well water that definitely need to be addressed?
- A.
Hydrogen sulfide
- B.
Ecoli
- C.
Both a & b
Correct Answer
B. EcoliExplanation
High nitrates and ecoli should not be in your drinking water. Hydrogen sulfide may cause your water to smell like rotten eggs but is not dangerous.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Mercury can be found in
- A.
Low VOC paint
- B.
CFL lightbulbs
- C.
Wooden furniture
Correct Answer
B. CFL lightbulbsExplanation
Traces of mercury can be found in CFL lightbulbs and you should exercise caution when they break and with disposal.Rate this question:
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- 10.
If I have city water there is no way that the water coming into my house has lead in it.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
City water is tested regularly and should not have any lead in it but you can have lead pipes in your home that may contribute to higher levels of lead.Rate this question:
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