What is radon?

  • Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas that can enter the home.
  • Most of Colorado contains high concentrations of radon, considered the second highest cause of lung cancer.
  • All Colorado homes should be tested for radon.
  • Radon reduction methods can be planned for and installed during new home construction.
  • Home buyers and renters should ask if the home has been tested for radon and for the results.
Diagram showing how radon enters a house, with arrows illustrating radon moving from soil, fractured bedrock, and groundwater into the basement through cracks, sump pits, drains, fittings, and windows, as well as radon entering through well water and being released during shower use.

Free radon test kits

FREE radon test kits are available from 4 County Office Locations (Includes prepaid shipping and laboratory analysis).

  • Teller County CSU Extension (11115 US Hwy 24, Divide)
  • Teller County Building Department (800 Research Dr., Woodland Park)
  • Teller County Public Health and Environment (11115 US Hwy 24, Divide)
  • Centennial Building, Cripple Creek (112 N. A St., Cripple Creek)