Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events.
San Francisco, CA – As winter weather brings cooler temperatures and increased rainfall to Northern California, health officials are warning residents—especially those in San Francisco and across the Bay Area—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 California is often viewed as a lower-risk state overall, officials say elevated radon levels have been detected in parts of Northern California, including the Bay Area, Sacramento Valley, and foothill regions…