DES MOINES, Iowa — A Senate subcommittee advanced a bill on Tuesday which would require passive radon mitigation systems in newly constructed homes. House File 2297 would make passive radon mitigation ...

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 ...

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 ...

Most radon inspection costs range from $146 to $716, though a typical average is $420. Homeowners anticipating the cost of a radon inspection will need to consider factors such as the home size, ...

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 ...

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

A proposal in Iowa would add active radon mitigation systems to new construction. House File 2297 would require that new ...

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 ...

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 ...

You may have heard about radon from a friend or a neighbour and have questions about what exactly it is and why it’s ...

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 ...

Passive radon mitigation systems would be required in some new homes, under a bill (HF 2297) advanced by the Iowa House.