Radon Mitigation
If
testing of your home indicates elevated levels of radon, above the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (USEPA) recommended action level of 4.0
picocuries of radon per liter of air (pci/l),
then mitigation is recommended to keep you and your family
safe.
Do not
panic. Any home with elevated levels of radon can be
mitigated. The methods are straightforward and proven to be
effective in reducing radon levels. Mitigation techniques
cost no more than other common home repairs. See the
mitigation system photo gallery for correct and incorrect installation practices.
The
method of mitigation depends on the type of foundation that
your home has. Methods differ for basements, crawl spaces,
engineered floors, slab on grade, or any combination of these
foundations.
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Correct and Incorrect Installation Practices
Mitigation System Photo Gallery
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Next Steps
Hiring a Contractor
If you wish to hire a contractor to complete
the mitigation, it is important to select a certified radon
mitigation contractor. For a list of certified contractors,
visit
www.radongas.org/mitigation/CO.html.
Tips for Hiring a
Contractor
- Make sure the contract stipulates that the
contractor will follow all of USEPA’s protocols regarding
radon mitigation and will obtain all applicable local
permits.
- Get bids from multiple contractors.
Mitigating Your Home Yourself
If you
decide to mitigate yourself:
- Go
to your local library and check out Protecting
Your Home From Radon, A Step-by-Step Manual For Radon
Reduction. It tells all you need to know about
mitigating your home. Make sure you read and follow all
instructions about mitigating your home.
- Contact Boulder County Public Health at 303-441-1564 if you have
questions.
Additional Resources
More
information about radon mitigation and testing can be found
at:
Environmental
Protection Agency
National
Environmental Health Association
Mitigation System Photo Gallery —
pictures of correct and incorrect mitigation systems.
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