Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States after smoking. It is responsible for approximately 500 lung cancer deaths annually in Colorado.
Below are Colorado-specific radon resources for school and daycare administrators, real estate agents and healthcare professionals.
Healthcare and Medical Community
Are you a healthcare professional interested in radon prevention, education, testing, mitigation, and research?
If so, please join our Radon Healthcare Forum!
Forum meetings are held the third Thursday of each month from 12:00pm-12:45pm via MS Teams. Click on this link to join.
Forum dates are:
- February 20
- March 20
- April 17
- May 15
- June 19
Our goal is to promote the following in the medical community:
- Radon awareness.
- Radon testing and mitigation.
- The health risks associated with radon.
Free educational materials available for healthcare providers to give to patients.
January is National Radon Action Month
Order a free radon test kit from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment while supplies last.
February is National Cancer Prevention Month
Education Programs
Schools and Daycare
Colorado statute requires all schools to test for radon and to maintain records of the test results for disclosure on request.
The statute doesn’t require schools to mitigate, so it’s up to the school district and its constituents to address mitigation issues.
Learn more about the requirements:
Real Estate
Find resources for real estate transactions, mitigation, new home construction and more through the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.
Helpful materials:
- Is Your Home Safe From Radon | in Spanish
- Colorado Low-income Radon Mitigation Assistance Program (LIRMA) | in Spanish
- Radon and Real Estate Transactions in Colorado
For additional information visit our Radon Resources for Professionals page.
Page last updated: February 19, 2025
