FAQ

Is radon abatement the same as radon mitigation?

Direct answer

Yes. Radon abatement is a synonym for radon mitigation. Both terms describe the same work: reducing indoor radon, almost always through active sub-slab depressurization, to the ANSI/AARST CCAH-2020-0523 consensus standard. In Ohio, this work is performed by a licensed mitigator under Ohio Revised Code 3723.02.

More detail

The words "abatement" and "mitigation" are used interchangeably in the radon industry, and homeowners searching for "radon abatement cincinnati" are looking for the same service as those searching for "radon mitigation cincinnati." The EPA, ANSI/AARST, and the Ohio Department of Health all use "mitigation" as the primary technical term, while "abatement" appears more often in real-estate and insurance contexts. Either way, the method is the same: an active sub-slab depressurization system draws soil gas out from beneath the slab before it can enter the home, installed to the ANSI/AARST CCAH-2020-0523 consensus mitigation standard and verified with a post-install retest. Ohio licenses radon mitigators through the Ohio Department of Health Indoor Radon Program under Ohio Revised Code 3723.02, and an Ohio-licensed mitigator with NRPP or NRSB credentialing performs the abatement work regardless of which term appears on the quote. For the full design and install scope, see our Cincinnati radon mitigation service page. If you have not yet confirmed your level, start with radon testing in Cincinnati before scheduling any abatement.

Authoritative sources

  • US EPA

    Cincinnati and surrounding counties sit in EPA Radon Zone 1, the highest-risk classification.

  • EPA Citizen's Guide to Radon

    EPA recommends mitigation above 4.0 pCi/L and consideration of mitigation between 2.0 and 4.0 pCi/L.

  • Ohio Department of Health

    Ohio Radon Program guidance on testing, mitigation, and contractor licensure.

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