Health risks
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, even if you’re a non-smoker. It is estimated that over 20,000 people have been diagnosed and died due to lung cancer.
exposure levels
According to the EPA, it is recommended that homes with radon levels of 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) or more should be fixed. It is also recommended that homeowners consider fixing homes of radon levels between 2 pCi/L and 4 pCi/L.
Radon Locations
High radon levels and readings have been found in all states, including Colorado. No area is exempt from this natural gas.
Radon hazards
health risks & exposure
radioactive gas
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can build up and get breathed in from inside or outside of the house where it is located. Even if it is exhaled, the particles stay inside the lungs.
Radon is found and emitted from soil, rocks, and water. Crawlspaces and basements especially are more likely to have radon. This is because they allow for radon to get into the area from the soil below.
Radon can be found in any building or outdoor area. Homes, businesses, local and government offices can all have higher radon levels.
Radon can be mitigated with the proper professional help and venting in the area where the radon is reading at higher levels.
Though radon comes from underneath the ground, there have been instances when radon was found in considerable levels above ground, inside buildings.
It is important to be informed about radon and the levels in your home or business to ensure the health of everyone using the structure.
For further reading and facts on radon in Colorado, visit the website below.
- Radon can be found in all buildings, especially homes
- Drains, sump pumps, slabs, basements, and crawlspaces can all allow radon in
- Indoor radon is preventable
- Radon levels can be measured by a professional