January is the perfect time to test homes for radon
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated January as National Radon Action Month to raise awareness about the risks of radon in our homes. Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers causing more than 21,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. Because of our geology and climate, radon is a serious public health concern in Minnesota where the average radon level in homes is more than three times higher than the U.S. level. 55 percent to 68 percent of properties tested in Goodhue County are over the EPA action level.
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