West County Radon Echo

Understanding West County Radon: What Homeowners Need to Know

If you own a home in western St. Louis County, you have probably heard the term "radon" before. It comes up during real estate transactions, in home inspection reports, and in conversations with neighbors. But what does it actually mean for your house? And why does it matter more in places like Chesterfield, Ballwin, Wildwood, and Town and Country than in other parts of the region? Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the decay of uranium in soil a