Proposed federal regulations that would limit radon in municipal water systems to levels less than those found in “pristine pine forests” received a cool reception yesterday from a local environmental ...

If you’ve come across radon, it’s probably as part of a home inspection that turned closing into a big hassle for everyone. But radon is no small matter. Take this threat seriously if it shows up in ...

A radon mitigation system uses pipes and fans to redirect radon out of the home. Dreamstime (TNS) If you’ve come across radon, it’s probably as part of a home inspection that turned closing into a big ...

Purchasing a new home can be as stressful as it is exciting. While most buyers seek out homes that suit their budgets and lifestyles, the homes also need to be in good structural condition and harbor ...

The network of white plastic pipes and whirring electric fans in Kay Jones’ basement is supposed to cleanse her house of dangerously high levels of radioactive gas. But when federal specialists ...

You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but radon gas could be in your home causing serious health problems for you and your family. Believe it or not, the EPA has ranked indoor radon as among the ...

The presence of radon in a home at any level is considered dangerous by federal and other experts. There are many ways to tackle the problem. Below is a list of methods, their cost to install, where ...

POTTSVILLE — Commissioners say a company is expected to remove low levels of radon from the Schuylkill County Courthouse. Certain locations in the courthouse showed slightly-elevated levels of radon, ...

Radon can reach harmful levels if trapped indoors. -A 1998 report by the National Academy of Sciences confirmed that radon in drinking water is related to cancer deaths, primarily lung cancer. -Most ...

Q. How can radon gas be removed from my home? A. The first step is to make sure the test is conducted by a qualified professional. A list of qualified radon professionals can be found through the ...