January is National Action Radon Month. You can’t see, smell or taste radon gas, but
it can seep into your home. Radon is one of the leading causes of lung cancer,
second only to smoking. Jefferson CountyPublic Health urges everyone in the community to protect their families and
have their homes tested for radon. The
Environmental Protection Agency and JCPH offer the following suggestions for
taking action.
- Test your home - EPA and the
U.S. Surgeon General recommend that all homes in the U.S. be tested for
radon. Testing is easy and inexpensive. Learn more about testing your home with a kit from Jefferson
County Public Health. Call
303-271-5700.
- Spread the word - spend time
during National Radon Action Month encouraging others to learn about radon
and test their homes. Tell your
family and friends about the health
risk of
radon. Encourage them to test their homes.
- Buy a radon-resistant home - If
you are considering buying a new home, look for builders who use radon-resistant
new construction. Read more
about radon-resistant new construction, "Building Radon Out: A Step-by-Step Guide to Build
Radon-Resistant Homes".
For more information, call 303-271-5700 or email John
Moody at jmoody@jeffco.us
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