Learn about the risks of radon gas on World Lung Cancer Awareness Day.
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National Clean Air Month: The Hidden Threat Inside Your Home
May is National Clean Air Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of clean air—for our environment, our communities, and especially, our homes. While many conversations around air quality focus on outdoor pollution, one of the most dangerous air quality threats is found indoors—and it’s completely invisible: radon gas. At SWAT Environmental, we’re…
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Lung Cancer Action Week: Take Action Against the Invisible Risk in Your Home
Every year, Lung Cancer Action Week in May serves as a powerful reminder: lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. While smoking is a well-known cause, there’s another major threat that often goes unnoticed—radon gas. Radon is an invisible, odorless radioactive gas that can build up inside homes, schools,…
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Things Every Homeowner Should Know About the Importance of Radon Mitigation
Radon is an odorless, colorless gas and is the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers nationwide. This radioactive gas forms naturally through the breakdown of uranium in the soil, which means there is no escaping it. Outside, radon levels average 0.4 pCi/L, a level considered harmless. However, in homes, it can quickly rise to hazardous levels….
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The Hidden Threat in Classrooms: How Radon Affects Indoor Air Quality in Schools
When we talk about indoor air quality (IAQ) in schools, we often think about dust, ventilation, or even cleaning supplies—but one of the most dangerous and overlooked threats is radon gas. As a naturally occurring radioactive gas, radon is odorless, invisible, and the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. And yes—it…
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Why Annual Radon System Inspections Are Critical for Commercial & Multifamily Properties
Radon mitigation systems are designed to protect lives—but like any building system, they only work when properly maintained. For commercial buildings and multifamily properties, annual inspections of radon mitigation systems are not just a best practice—they’re essential to keeping occupants safe and ensuring ongoing compliance. The Long-Term Risk of Radon Radon is a naturally occurring,…
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Rainy Season and Rising Radon: How Spring Weather Impacts Indoor Air Quality
Spring brings warmer temperatures, budding trees… and rain. Lots of it. While the rainy season helps the flowers bloom, it can also bring something invisible and dangerous into your home: higher radon levels. Most homeowners don’t realize that radon levels can fluctuate with seasonal weather, especially in the spring. If your home is in an…
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Buying or Selling a Home? Don’t Skip the Radon Test
Real estate transactions can be overwhelming. There are appraisals, home inspections and the race to close. With the long checklists and rush to the finish line, it’s easy to forget to test your home for radon. Radon testing isn’t just another home inspection task to cross off your checklist. It is essential to ensure that…
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Spring Cleaning for Your Home’s Air: Why Radon Testing Should Be on Your To-Do List
As the days get longer and the windows start to open, many homeowners dive into spring cleaning—scrubbing, organizing, and refreshing every corner of the house. But while you’re dusting off the shelves and deep-cleaning the carpets, don’t forget about one of the most important (and invisible) parts of your home: the air you breathe. This…
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Upgrading Your Passive Radon System: Why Spring Is a Great Time to Go Active
As spring approaches, homeowners shift their focus to home maintenance, fresh air, and improving indoor air quality. One crucial yet often overlooked aspect of home safety is radon mitigation. If your home has a passive radon system, now is the perfect time to upgrade to an active radon mitigation system. Here’s why spring is an…