Radon News

Developer sued over radon
A total of 10 current and former homeowners in the Locust Hill subdivision in Charles Town are suing Richmond American Homes for allegedly failing to install functional radon removal systems, and in one case allegedly installing fake pipes to... [Read More]

Workers Worry About Health at Interior's Headquarters
Interior Department employees cited dirty air filters, inadequate building ventilation and falling brick dust in deteriorating buildings, the report said. Many respondents said they were concerned about mold, radon and asbestos.... [Read More]

Clark County giving away tests to detect radon levels in homes
David Garrett did not know what radon was until a friend at the health department suggested that he pick up a free radon testing kit. "I hung it up right away," the Springfield Twp. resident said, adding that he was shocked when he received the... [Read More]

Fairfax County Students Win at International Science and Engineering Fair
Eight Fairfax County students won third awards and three won fourth awards at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Atlanta. Andre Gerner (Marshall HS) won a third in Environmental Sciences for Efficacy of a Radon Pump at Mitigating... [Read More]

West Virginia Suit Seeks Damages from Builder, Subcontractors
Ten current and former homeowners in a Charles Town, W.Va. subdivision are suing a builder and subcontractors, claiming the company failed to install functional radon removal systems. The homeowners state in their lawsuit that Jefferson County is an... [Read More]

Martinsburg Mayor Declares National Public Health Week
The mayor of Martinsburg declared this first week of April as National Public Health Week. The Berkeley County Health Department will host free health screenings on Friday and will give out free radon test... [Read More]