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Philadelphia, PA – As winter weather continues across Pennsylvania and homes remain sealed to keep out the cold, health officials are warning residents—especially those in Philadelphia and surrounding counties—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 enter homes through foundation cracks, basements, crawl spaces, and utility openings. Large portions of Pennsylvania are classified as high radon risk, with elevated levels frequently detected in homes across Philadelphia, the suburbs, and central Pennsylvania…