Radon News

State warns residents of a silent household killer
As part of Radon Action Month, the governor of Connecticut is urging homeowners to become informed about and test for radon. The EPA estimates that over 20,000 lung cancer deaths a year are attributed to radon. Radon is the leading cause of lung... [Read More]

Town urges radon checks, makes kits available at reduced price
Greenwich, CT, town health officials are offering discounted radon test kits for town residents testing for the first time. The kits will be available between Monday, Jan. 12, and Friday, Jan. 16. In a survey of 300 Greenwich homes by Mr. Serafin, a... [Read More]

Harborview residents broaden view of zoning
Radon mitigation work is complete at two of five Norwalk schools identified with elevated levels of the gas this spring, and the remaining three will open this year with 80 percent to 90 percent of mitigation work complete, said Mark Gorian, district... [Read More]

Gas Leaks: What You Don't Smell Will Harm You
New York City was the scene of a puzzling mystery Monday. An unidentified gas-like odor made its way across Manhattan and parts of New Jersey and resulted in some building evacuations and mass transit interruptions. How can you protect your family... [Read More]

Higher than acceptible radon levels found in two schools
Radon mitigation will be done at two of Ridgefield's six elementary schools over the next nine days after elevated levels were... [Read More]


Radon mitigation work will be done at two of Ridgefield's six elementary schools over the next nine days after elevated levels of radon were... [Read More]

Health dept. urges Darienites to test for radon gas
As part of National Radon Action Month, the Darien Health Department has a limited number of free radon test kits... [Read More]

Radon testing urged
Radon, a naturally occurring, colorless and odorless gas that comes from radioactive decay of uranium in soil, is prominent in many areas along the Connecticut coast because of the geology of the region. Health officials are urging all Greenwich homes be... [Read More]