NEW STUDY CONFIRMS COMMONLY USED GRANITE IS SAFE FOR COUNTERTOPS . . .
The study, designed to determine whether radon gas sometimes released by natural stone poses any health risk, was released by the Marble Institute of America (MIA) and conducted by an independent geochemistry researcher. Included in this study were 13 of the most popular types of granites used in countertop applications, representing up to 85% of the granite countertops sold in the U.S.
“This is the first time anyone has taken a comprehensive, scientific look at the array of granite actually being used in kitchens across the U.S.,” said L. L. Chyi, a Ph.D. and professor of Geology and Civil Engineering at The University of Akron in Ohio. “Based on the testing results and EPA standards, we can conclude that the most popular granites used as countertop surfaces pose no health threat to homeowners.”