New single or two family homes would have to have passive radon mitigation systems, under a bill (HF 2297) unanimously advanced by the Iowa Senate Wednesday.

New single and two family homes would need to have passive radon mitigation systems installed, under a bill now headed to the governor’s desk.

The Senate unanimously voted on Wednesday to pass a bill that would require passive radon mitigation systems in newly ...

Radon mitigation systems can cost anywhere from $700 to $4,000, but the average homeowner will pay around $1,000. While these systems can be pricey, they can protect members of your household from ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) -Testing your home for Radon gas is inexpensive and easy, and according to the Marathon County Health Department, being alert of the radioactive gas could help you reduce cancer ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. DES MOINES, Iowa — A Senate subcommittee advanced a bill on Tuesday which would require passive radon mitigation systems in newly ...

Everyone is at risk for radon exposure. "If you've got ground contact with your house, you've got the opportunity for radon to come up," said Jessica Karns, with radon testing and mitigation company A ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Radon mitigation systems would be required in new homes under a House-passed bill. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch) ...

Many people don’t know how to protect their homes and loved ones from the harmful effects of radon. When radon is responsible for around 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year, understanding how to ...

PROBLEM. THAT IS, A RADIOACTIVE GAS THAT HAS NO COLOR, SMELL, OR TASTE. SO IT’S DIFFICULT TO DETECT. BUT THE IOWA CANCER CONSORTIUM SAYS LUNG CANCER FROM RADON EXPOSURE RESULTS IN 400 DEATHS ANNUALLY ...

The most dangerous threat in a home might not crackle, leak, or smell. It might sit quietly in the basement right now, building up with every passing day. Radon does not sting the nose. It does not ...

Radon is a toxic, odorless gas that can enter any home with ground contact. A radon mitigation system can remove dangerous levels of the gas from a home's air. Radon exposure is the leading cause of ...