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Baltimore, MD / Wilmington, DE – As winter cold settles across the Mid-Atlantic and homes remain tightly sealed, health officials in Maryland and Delaware are warning residents about a serious indoor health threat that often goes undetected. January marks National Radon Action Month, drawing attention to radon gas—commonly referred to as the “invisible killer” inside the home.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas released from soil and rock. It can enter homes through foundation cracks, basements, crawl spaces, and utility openings. Parts of both Maryland and Delaware are classified as moderate to elevated radon risk, with higher levels detected in homes across central Maryland, northern Delaware, and surrounding counties…