Indoor Air Quality

How did radon become recognized as a major indoor health risk? Explore the history of radon awareness in America, from early uranium miner research and the Stanley Watras discovery to EPA guidance and today's public education efforts.

Radon does not cause immediate poisoning, but exposure accumulates over years and decades. Learn how concentration, duration, and long-term exposure affect radon-related health risk and why testing your home matters.

Radon causes thousands of lung cancer deaths each year, yet awareness remains surprisingly low. Learn why this invisible risk has stayed under the radar and why Michigan homeowners should take testing seriously.

Both radon and carbon monoxide are invisible gases that can accumulate inside your home, but they pose very different risks. Learn how they compare, why radon is often overlooked, and what Michigan homeowners should do to protect their families.

Kent County is one of the highest-risk areas in Michigan for elevated radon levels, with Grand Rapids homes facing greater baseline exposure due to geology, housing conditions, and long winters. This guide explains why radon risk is higher in West Michigan and what homeowners should do to protect their homes and families.