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Radon Testing
Testing is Easy
Testing for radon is a
simple, inexpensive precaution everyone should take. Any
home in any area can have a radon problem—even apartments—if they are below the third floor. Millions of people have
tested their homes for radon.
Selecting a Test
Do-It-Yourself kits allow
you to test your home yourself. It is important to select a
test kit that states it has been approved by the National
Environmental Health Association (NEHA) or the National
Radon Safety Board (NRSB). For more information, see
Selecting a
Long-term or Short-term Test (page 5, PDF 760 KB).
Test kits can be purchased
through the mail, at hardware stores, and at these locations
in Boulder County:
Center for Resource
Conservation
1702 Walnut
Boulder, Colorado
(303) 441-3278 |
Colorado State
University
Cooperative Extension
Boulder County Extension
9595 Nelson Road
Longmont, Colorado
(303) 678-6238 |
Additional sellers of approved testing kits. (PDF 57 KB)
If you prefer, a
professional testing firm can test your home for you. A
list of certified radon testing organizations can be found
at
www.radongas.org.
Conducting the Test
Depending on the type of
kit you select, testing for radon can take anywhere from a
few days to a year. The longer the test, the more accurate
the results are in predicting the year-round radon levels of
a home.
For more information, see
Testing
Protocols (page 6, PDF 760 KB).
Test Results
If short-term test results
indicate an elevated radon level, it is important to confirm
your findings with a second test before taking action.
If test results show that
your home does have a high level of radon, do not panic.
Radon problems are easily corrected. The repairs needed
often cost no more than many other common home repairs and
will not change the appearance of your home. A variety of
methods can be used.
For more information, see
Understanding
Your Test Results (page 7, PDF 760 KB).
For information on
mitigation, go to our mitigation page.
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