After seeing success with its grant to pay for Radon Mitigation Systems in homes, West Des Moines officials say they hope ...

Despite its prevalence, there is no known level of radon that is safe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Well water can contain toxic contaminants. You can get specialized filtration systems installed to protect your home, but ...

The American Lung Association and the Indiana Department of Health congratulate the winners of the 2025 Indiana Radon Poster contest. The annual contest raises awareness of radon gas, the leading ...

Ohio EPA says analysts tested for 32 contaminants in the samples and found no high levels of radioactive materials or other contamination.

"The EPA’s recommendation for readings below 4.0 pCi/L is that no immediate follow up measurements are required and that there is a relatively low probability that mitigation is warranted," the ...

Radon mitigation systems typically cost between $800 and $2,500, depending on home design and local rates. These systems can reduce radon levels by up to 99%, significantly lowering your health risk.

EPA ratings show every county in the state has an elevated level of radon. “Seven out of 10 homes in Iowa have radon levels that pose a health risk,” Representative Hans Wilz of Ottumwa said.

The EPA says radon should be mitigated if air quality tests show four picocuries — a unit of radioactive decay — per liter, and people should start considering mitigation at two picocuries.