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Hartford, CT / Providence, RI – As winter temperatures remain locked across southern New England, health officials in Connecticut and Rhode Island are warning residents about a serious indoor health threat that often goes unnoticed. January marks National Radon Action Month, spotlighting radon gas—frequently 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, crawl spaces, basements, and utility openings. Both Connecticut and Rhode Island are considered moderate to elevated radon risk states, with higher levels detected in homes across Hartford County, Providence County, and surrounding areas…