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Milwaukee, WI – As winter conditions persist across Wisconsin and homes remain tightly sealed to conserve heat, health officials are urging residents—especially those in Milwaukee and surrounding communities—to be aware of 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. Much of Wisconsin is classified as a high radon risk state, with elevated levels frequently detected in homes across Milwaukee County, southeastern Wisconsin, and other parts of the state…