Radon Resources
HEALTH RISKS OF RADON
A CITIZEN'S GUIDE TO RADON
HEALTH RISKS OF RADON
Exposure to radon gas causes lung cancer In non-smokers and smokers alike. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer, behind smoking.
Any radon exposure can damage your lung cells; it’s important to test for radon in your home. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, half of Colorado homes have toxic levels of radon.
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Exposure to radon gas causes lung cancer In non-smokers and smokers alike. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer, behind smoking.
Any radon exposure can damage your lung cells; it’s important to test for radon in your home. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, half of Colorado homes have toxic levels of radon.
Living in a home with high radon levels (6.4pCi/L) is like having 200 chest X-rays every year – that’s an incredible amount of exposure!
RADON and REAL ESTATE
A CITIZEN'S GUIDE TO RADON
HEALTH RISKS OF RADON
The EPA and CDC strongly recommend that ALL homebuyers have an indoor radon test performed prior to purchase or taking occupancy of a new home. If high radon levels are found (4 picocuries/Liter or higher requires mitigation), the radon levels should be mitigated through a radon mitigation system.
Data from the Colorado Department of Publ
The EPA and CDC strongly recommend that ALL homebuyers have an indoor radon test performed prior to purchase or taking occupancy of a new home. If high radon levels are found (4 picocuries/Liter or higher requires mitigation), the radon levels should be mitigated through a radon mitigation system.
Data from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment found approximately 50% of Colorado homes have radon levels higher than the recommended level, and these homes are spread throughout the state, not just concentrated in one area.
It’s important to test no matter where you live in Colorado.
A CITIZEN'S GUIDE TO RADON
A CITIZEN'S GUIDE TO RADON
A CITIZEN'S GUIDE TO RADON
The Environmental Protection Agency also offers a citizen’s guide to understanding and protecting against radon. Learn more about how to protect your family and breathe easy knowing you’ve done your part.