What is radon?
Radon is an odorless, radioactive gas that derives from sub atomic degeneration of Uranium underground. Radon and its Radon Decay Products, when inhaled, attach themselves to the lung lining, causing damage to the lining's DNA. Over time, depending largely on the dose and duration, Radon can cause lung cancer.

Where is radon, and how prevalent is it?
Radon occurs naturally and has been found at elevated levels in all 50 states. Colorado is considered a red state with “high radon potential” .  Click here to see a map of Colorado Radon zones: http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/hm/rad/radon/colozones.htm

Is radon a serious health risk?
Yes! Radon is a class A carcinogen and is the second leading cause of lung cancer. The EPA estimates that Radon kills more than 22,000 people in the USA each year. Only cigarette smoking causes more deaths. If you smoke and your home radon level is high, your risk is especially high.

Should I Test My Home?
The EPA recommends testing for radon and reducing radon in homes that have high levels. Fix your home if your radon level is 4 Pico curries per liter (pCi/L) or higher.

Does radon mitigation really work?
Mitigation systems can substantially reduce radon level in your home. Your home acts as a kind of vacuum cleaner, drawing in radon gas from beneath and around your home. Air pressure in your home is usually lower than soil pressure around your home's foundation. This vacuum effect is especially high in wintertime as the stack effect of home heating draws air upward. A mitigation system reduces the amount of radon entering your home.