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]
Date Published: 09/27/2007
Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, and Kentucky has higher radon levels than most states. Marion County has higher radon levels than other parts of Kentucky. "Basically, all of Kentucky is a little higher than...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/10/2007
Radon is a cancer-causing radioactive gas. Radon comes from the natural (radioactive) breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water. Radon cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted. There are no immediate symptoms that will alert you to the presence of radon. It...[Read More]
Date Published: 05/22/2020