Radon News

New findings on radon and granite countertops
Countless homes have been spruced up with granite countertops; as they've grown in popularity, so has concern they could be giving off dangerous radon gas. The Marble Institute of America, examined the 13 most popular granites. It finds the granites are... [Read More]

Several areas in Guilderland High School test positive for radon
Several areas inside Guilderland High School have tested for high levels of radon. The school said it tested above the Environmental Protection Agency's recommended action guideline for... [Read More]

Gas levels raise questions at town buildings
Town of Kinderhook Republican chairman Kevin Colwell distributed copies of inspections from 2004 that showed a level of 4.0 picocuries per liter of air (pCi/l) in the Pine building and 7.3 pCi/l in the Spruce building. The federal Environmental... [Read More]