Keeping the air in your home clean and safe to breathe isn’t just about having a few houseplants and living far from highly polluted areas. Without knowing, the air you breathe in your home could ...
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) -Testing your home for Radon gas is inexpensive and easy, and according to the Marathon County Health Department, being alert of the radioactive gas could help you reduce cancer ...
Let’s face it, “radioactive gas” isn’t exactly a cheerful topic for dinner conversation. But when radon shows up on a home inspection report, it can quickly become top of mind. Radon needs to be taken ...
LANSING, MI — Do you have a radon system installed in your home? If so, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) may want to inspect it. The agency is seeking volunteers ...
PROBLEM. THAT IS, A RADIOACTIVE GAS THAT HAS NO COLOR, SMELL, OR TASTE. SO IT’S DIFFICULT TO DETECT. BUT THE IOWA CANCER CONSORTIUM SAYS LUNG CANCER FROM RADON EXPOSURE RESULTS IN 400 DEATHS ANNUALLY ...
It's no secret that Iowa has a Radon problem. 70% of homes in our state test for levels above federal safety standards. The gas can have deadly consequences as it's the second leading cause of lung ...