Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division
Radiation Program
Radon
Radon Stakeholders Meeting
April 2010
Radon in Colorado Schools 2009 Survey
Training for Teachers 2009:
DO YOU KNOW YOUR 3 R'S? RADIATION, RADIOACTIVITY, AND RADON (GR. 7-10)
Public Information Video "Radon: The Invisible Killer
or El Radon: El Asesino Invisible"
(33 minutes)
Low Income Mitigation Assistance
COUPONS - Short Term and Long Term Test Kits
Frequently Asked Questions
CONTRACTORS - Certified Laboratories, Measurement
and Mitigation Contractors
Publications
Colorado Radon Zone Map
United States Radon Potential Map
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The Health Effects of Exposure to Indoor Radon
The National Research Council study carried out by the sixth Committee on
Ionizing Radiation (BEIR VI), has used the most recent information available to estimate the
risks posed by exposure to radon in homes
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EPA.
The Radon program is funded by the State Indoor Radon Grant from the Environmental
Protection Agency. The Radon program responds to telephone inquiries from the public (there
were approximately 2400 calls last year) and mails out information in response to those
calls.
In addition, the Radon program contracts with Colorado counties to
provide technical assistance and project management for radon
projects. The following are examples of how cities and counties conduct
projects in their areas. As of January 1, 2005, the city of Fort
Collins has a mandatory requirement to have radon resistant construction
installed in new single family homes and provides information and test
kits to its citizens, Jefferson County is offering courses for homeowners
in radon reduction methods and provides radon testing for well water, the
Colorado School of Mines offers a K-12 educational curriculum for teachers
on "Do You Know Your 3 R's? Radiation, Radioactivity, and
Radon," the geology museum has an interactive radioactivity exhibit
on display on the campus for school children and visitors, and many other
local health departments are conducting various public outreach
activities.
Citizen's wanting to obtain information
on radon or radon test kits may contact their local health
department. Our web site has a listing
of health departments.
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Closes Its National
Radon Proficiency Program
In an effort that began in 1995, the EPA has been investigating the
feasibility of stimulating a private entity to undertake a radon proficiency program. As part
of this effort, EPA awarded a cooperative agreement to the Conference
of Radiation Control Program Directors, Inc. (Exit
this site) of Frankfort, KY, to design criteria
"... for the Certification of Radon Service Providers, the Accreditation of Radon
Chambers and Laboratories, and the Approval of Measurement Devices." After much input
from industry, states, and others, the criteria document was completed.
The Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors awarded a
contract to pilot test the criteria document to the National Environmental Health
Association (NEHA) of Denver, Colorado. Additional information is available at the
National Radon Proficiency Program (Exit
this site) site through the National Environmental Health Association.
The EPA is also aware of one other organization that has developed
a private radon proficiency program, the National Radon Safety Board (NRSB). Information on this program can be obtained from their
web site at www.nrsb.org . (Exit
this site)
For More Information
Contact the Radon Program of the
Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division at 303-692-3300 or
1-800-846-3986.
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