--- title: Radon information for Colorado description: Radon is a serious threat to Colorado homes. It can enter homes and causes lung cancer. Most of Colorado is in the EPA zone1 risk area. Stop radon gas --- [![Colorado_Radon_Mitigation_Company.jpg](https://hs.protectenvironmental.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Colorado_Radon_Mitigation_Company.jpg?width=714&height=214&name=Colorado_Radon_Mitigation_Company.jpg "Colorado_Radon_Mitigation_Company.jpg")](http://www.radovent.com/) ## Radon gas is a problem in many Colorado Homes ### Most of Colorado sits in the EPA zone 1 (red zone) for radon potential From the Front Range to the Western Slope, radon is a serious threat to homes, schools and buildings in the State of Colorado. Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins and Colorado Springs are city centers that have been on the forefront of the radon issue since it was discovered that radon is a problem in homes.  The USEPA has produced a map to describe radon potential in states throughout the country. Click the map for more Colorado Radon info. [![](https://hs.protectenvironmental.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Colorado_Images/colorado_radon_zones.gif?width=714&height=536&name=colorado_radon_zones.gif)](http://www.epa.gov/radon/states/colorado.html) ## What is Radon Gas? Radon gas is a deadly, naturally occurring gas that comes from the soil. When uranium decays, the radioactive decay process eventually produces radon gas. Radon gas can seep into homes and buildings from the cracks, voids and openings in the foundation. ## Some Radon Facts and Links: - #1 cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. - #2 cause of lung cancer overall. - The US EPA says to fix radon levels greater than 4 picocuries per liter. - The World Health organization says to reduce radon levels greater than 2.7 pci/L - Radon is radioactive, invisible, odorless and tasteless. - It's heavier than normal air. It tends to be higher in your basement. - Sealing cracks in concrete floors is usually not enough to control radon in homes. - Sump pump basins and crawlspaces can be major contributors of radon entry. - Radon was once considered only a problem with miners.  - It is found in homes all over the USA and the World. - You can test for it yourself with a charcoal radon test kit. - Radon exposure can be prevented. - Thousands of Denver area homes have been mitigated for radon. - Radon systems are permanently installed in homes and buildings to prevent its entry. - Nearly half of Denver county homes test above the radon threshold. 44% of Boulder, 60% of Larimer County and 39% of El PAso County measure above the EPA action level. ![](https://hs.protectenvironmental.com/hubfs/Site_images/Radon_Gas_Lung_Cancer.gif)   **Learn more about [radon mitigation systems in Colorado](http://www.radovent.com/colorado-radon-mitigation)** **[Purchase a radon test kit](http://www.diyradon.com) to see if your home or building is at risk. ** [![Purchase Radon Test Kit](https://hs.protectenvironmental.com/hs-fs/file-16083105-jpg/images/aircheck_radon_test_kit-resized-202.jpg?width=150&height=177&name=aircheck_radon_test_kit-resized-202.jpg "Purchase Radon Test Kit")](http://diyradon.com) ### Get more information ## Learn more about radon risk ### Causes Lung cancer! Radon risk is real. Learn more about it: [Radon Risk RadoVent Page](https://hs.protectenvironmental.com/radon-gas-risk?hsLang=en) [Colorado State Radon Info](https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/categories/services-and-information/environment/radon) [EPA radon info](http://www2.epa.gov/radon) [Privacy Policy](https://hs.protectenvironmental.com/PrivacyPolicy?hsLang=en) We Accept ![CreditCards-2](https://hs.protectenvironmental.com/hs-fs/file-2240267541-jpg/images/CreditCards-2.jpg) © 2020 RadoVent Radon Mitigation. All rights reserved.