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]

The usual suspects
An unscientific, but hopefully helpful, list of five common problems found by several longtime local home inspectors includes electrical work, radon, water seepage, unpermitted work, and roof/chimney maintenance. Other concerns are water quality,... [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]

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]