Radon Gas is present in Colorado.....NO SURPRISE. Living on rock, it's going to be around. How much is the question. Is it also in your Water? These are questions that a good inspector will help you understand. I know houses, and I know how to sell them. I don't know Radon. I trust the experts for that. If a Realtor tries to educate you on the whats/hows/whens of Radon, don't hang on their word. Get an expert to test, evaluate, deliver & explain the results as well as some options to mitigate if necessary.
I'll get off my soap box now.
Here's the reason for my post. A trusted inspector in Evergreen, Colorado has compiled a study spanning the Denver Metro area to the Evergreen/Conifer/Bailey Foothills showing average radon levels, highs and lows. This study uses data he has retained from 2002-2008. It's not a complete picture as every property is different but I felt it was a good representation of where radon may be most prevalent.
For example, it shows that the Genesee/Golden area has the lowest average at 3.0 pCi/L. Pine Junction to Park Co Rd 43 has the highest average at 16.9 pCi/L where 84% of his tests in that area had levels above the EPA Action Level of 4.0 pCi/L.
The test is really easy to read. Check out the "Mountain Living" page on CoMountainLiving.com
Hope you find this information helpful.

Comments (2)Subscribe to CommentsComment