Radon Leaders Saving Lives
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A silent killer, thwarted
August 12, 2009 • JUSTIN PATRICK, Telluride Daily Planet
It’s not always true that what you don’t know can’t hurt you. Radon is a tasteless, odorless, invisible gas that comes from the natural radioactive breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. When breathed regularly over time, it can erode pulmonary health. In fact, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in America, responsible for approximately 21,000 deaths per year (that’s more than drunk driving.)
Even though the EPA recommends home testing once every two years, few homeowners are aware of the risk and fewer still bother to take steps to safeguard against radon exposure.
That’s especially unfortunate in Telluride and the surrounding areas, as southwestern Colorado is rated at the highest threat level on the EPA’s books.
