What Common Household Items Qualify as Hazardous Waste?
Many of the products you use in your home everyday can’t just be thrown out in the trash—they need to be disposed of as hazardous waste. When disposing of common
How to Reduce Radon in Your Home or Business
If you recently had your home or business tested for radon and uncovered elevated levels of the gas inside your building, chances are you were told you’d need to have
How Long Does Heating Oil Stay in Soil?
Roughly 4% of U.S. homes use heating oil systems as their primary fuel for space heating, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). While this number is small compared
Why Radon Levels Fluctuate in Portland, OR
If you’ve had your home or business tested for elevated levels of radon in the past, you might feel confident that your home is in the clear. But your confidence
What You Need to Know About Asbestos Floor Tiles
Is There Asbestos in Your Home’s Floor Tiles? Was your home or business built prior to 2004? If so, it’s likely that asbestos is present in your building. Asbestos is
The Healthy Homes Bill (HB 2842): What Is It?
During a pandemic, living in a healthy home is more important than ever. But, as the Healthy Homes bill points out, viruses aren’t the only thing that can impact your
What is a Combined Sewage Overflow?
We know – “sewage” and “overflow” are two words you never want to hear in the same sentence. But unfortunately, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t occasionally happen. A combined sewer
Is Well Water Safe To Drink?
If you’re thinking of purchasing a home that has a well water system, you might have reservations about whether the water will be safe to drink or use for other
The Highest Radon Concentrations in Portland, OR
Radon is a naturally occurring gas that forms when radioactive metals such as uranium and radium decay. Because it is formed in the ground, radon gas exists almost everywhere in
Portland-Area Brownfield Sites That Have Been Successfully Redeveloped
If you’re looking to build a new structure in an urban environment like Portland, chances are you’ll be building on top of a site that was previously used for commercial
