Radon In Adams County Ridge

Health Officials Urge Testing for Radon in Adams County as Risks Persist

Recent monitoring efforts have underscored the continued presence of elevated radon in Adams County, prompting health authorities to recommend widespread residential testing. Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, remains a leading cause of lung cancer after smoking, and its prevalence in the region has drawn renewed attention from environmental health specialists. Radon forms from the natural decay of uranium found in soil and rock. It can seep into homes through cr