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Radon in Colorado Springs
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Living in Colorado Springs brings some unique challenges, with one of them being the presence of Radon Gas which comes from soil or rock that contains radioactive uranium. It seeps into ground water and homes and can be thought of as a kind of natural pollution that comes from the earth itself. If your home is at or near ground level (basements), its a good idea to check the radon gas levels in your home. In a poorly ventilated house, radon can build to high levels without anyone suspecting.
Why be worried about this? The American Cancer Society estimates that 85% of lung cancers are caused by cigarette smoking and that radon gas causes an unknown but significant percentage of the remaining 15%. If you find high levels in your home, the EPA recommends mitigating for it. That involves sealing basements and adding ventilation to the outside.
A typical radon test involves putting charcoal filled canisters (about the size of a tuna can) in your basement and main floor for several days and then sending them to a lab for analysis. If you do have an issue with radon, it’ll cost about $1000 to repair. The EPA does recommend running a second test if the first one is positive before committing to the mitigation.
If you would like even more information, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has a Radon Zone Map, as well as videos and publications about radon.
Knowledge is power!
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