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A big waste of space?

After reviewing environmental data, including a study commissioned by the district, it was concluded that the site poses a minimal health risk, especially with the planned installation of a precautionary vapor barrier that would prevent radon and other...[Read More]

Date Published: 06/23/2008


Radon: still bad - and getting worse

A 2005 study found that six southcentral Pennsylvania counties, including Lancaster, had the highest average radon levels in the country. An estimated 4 in 10 Pennsylvanian homes have elevated levels of radon. Approximately $62 million has been...[Read More]

Date Published: 01/15/2009


Radon: still bad - and getting worse

A 2005 study found that six southcentral Pennsylvania counties, including Lancaster, had the highest average radon levels in the country. An estimated 4 in 10 Pennsylvanian homes have elevated levels of radon. Approximately $62 million has been...[Read More]

Date Published: 01/15/2009


Radon in your home? Experts say many don't ask

The radioactive gas can cause lung cancer. It's common in Lehigh Valley homes, and levels can be reduced. Pennsylvania doesn't require people selling their homes to conduct a radon test, but if they've had one done, they're required to disclose the...[Read More]

Date Published: 01/29/2007


Berks NAACP representative encourages radon testing

Dennis Williams, the health chairperson of the Reading branch of the NAACP, is encouraging Berks County residents to test their homes for radon. Williams, who appeared at the county commissioners' weekly meeting on Thursday, said Pennsylvania has one...[Read More]

Date Published: 02/20/2020


Muhlenberg College aims to educate public about effects of radon

Early Friday afternoon Muhlenberg College students Meray Faragalla, Brin Cardonik, along with Assistant Professor of Public Health Chrys Cronin, discussed results of a recent four-year study on radon. "Number 1 thing we take from the study is the...[Read More]

Date Published: 01/31/2020


Radon: A danger from below in Berks County

A Berks County resident had the home he was going to purchase tested for radon as part of a routine pre-settlement inspection. When the results were high, money was included in the purchase contract to install a radon abatement system. The US EPA...[Read More]

Date Published: 01/12/2009


Something in the air ...

The air we breathe inside our homes can be a health hazard, especially those who have central air conditioning and heating. There is no way to know if there is radon inside your home except by testing for it, however, inexpensive testing devices are...[Read More]

Date Published: 09/19/2008