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Seattle, WA – As winter weather continues across Washington and homes remain closed up to keep out the cold and rain, health officials are warning residents—especially those in Seattle and surrounding Puget Sound communities—about a dangerous indoor health threat that often goes unnoticed. 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 seep into homes through foundation cracks, basements, crawl spaces, and utility openings. While parts of western Washington are often viewed as lower risk, officials say elevated radon levels have been detected in homes across the state, particularly in eastern Washington and pockets of the Puget Sound region…