Legislation to require radon mitigation systems for new homes

DES MOINES, Iowa — A Senate subcommittee advanced a bill on Tuesday which would require passive radon mitigation systems in ...

Expanding Access to Trusted Radon Technology for Every Community

“Radon exposure is a public health issue that affects every community,” said Insoo Park, CEO of Ecosense. “By partnering with CR3, we’re strengthening a nationwide movement to make radon testing ...

Radon mitigation systems would be mandatory in new builds under House-passed bill

Radon mitigation systems would be a requirement of Iowa building code for newly constructed homes under a bill passed ...
Detroit News

Ask Angi: What can I do about radon?

Let’s face it, “radioactive gas” isn’t exactly a cheerful topic for dinner conversation. But when radon shows up on a home inspection report, it can quickly become top of mind. Radon needs to be taken ...
Times Republican

Council considers radon mitigation requirement for new homes

At the request of Councilor Marco Yepez-Gomez — and amidst ongoing conversations about Iowa’s troublesome cancer rates — the Marshalltown city council discussed and informally agreed on adding code ...

Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers. Here's how to test for the radioactive gas to keep your home safe

Some level of the odourless, colourless radioactive gas is in every home — but long-term overexposure is considered a Class 1 carcinogen.