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Wichita, KS – As winter weather continues across Kansas and homes remain tightly sealed to conserve heat, health officials are warning residents—especially those in Wichita and surrounding 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. Kansas is considered a high radon risk state, with elevated levels frequently detected in homes across Sedgwick County, south-central Kansas, and much of the state…