Health & Fitness
High Levels Of Radon Detected In More Than 20% Of Mass. Homes, Report Says
"About 40% of homes in Massachusetts have elevated levels. Typical level reading, elevated, is between 4 and 12," DePierro said.
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January 9, 2024
BOSTON - High levels of radon gas were detected in 21.8% of Massachusetts homes according to a new report by the American Lung Association called "The State of Lung Cancer."
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Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that comes from soil. It is also the second leading cause of lung cancer and the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, according to the American Lung Association.
Chris DePierro whose family business, New England Radon Solutions, works in radon mitigation, says he believes high levels of radon gas are in even more Massachusetts homes than the report suggests.
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