Cigarette smoke contains over 4,000 chemicals, including 43 known cancer-causing (carcinogenic) compounds and 400 other toxins. These cigarette ingredients include nicotine, tar, and carbon monoxide, as well as formaldehyde, ammonia, hydrogen cyanide, arsenic, and DDT. Nicotine is highly addictive.
Cost for Radon Mitigation. Radon gas is odorless, colorless and radioactive. It comes from the breakdown of uranium, which is present in the soil, water and natural gas in many areas of the country. According to the EPA, radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer.here are different types of radon tests. Only a licensed radon tester can perform such a test, and a homeowner can expect to pay around $200. The average cost of testing and installation of a radon mitigation system is $758, explains the Home Advisor website.
1 A radon kit can cost anywhere from $13 to $30. 2  For example, the First Alert RD1 Radon Gas Test Kit costs $13 to $23. 3  Based on a 1-10 scale, anything under 4pCi/L is deemed âstandardâ according to the EPA.4  If that number surpasses 4, mitigation will be necessary to ensure that the radon is free from the home. On average, mitigation by a professional can cost anywhere from $650 to $1,900. 2  One of the most common methods or ridding a home of radon is by installing a radon mitigation system; this keeps a constant reading as well as reduces the radon in the air.