Colorado Revised Statutes Title 25. Health § 25-11-114. Legislative declaration--public education regarding radon gas--assistance to low-income individuals for radon mitigation in their homes

(a) Radon, an odorless, colorless, radioactive gas, is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in the nation and is the second leading cause of lung cancer deaths overall;

(b) Radon originates from the decay of naturally occurring uranium in Colorado granite, soil, and bedrock and can accumulate in structures at dangerous risk levels to humans;

(c) Indoor radon ranks among the most serious environmental health problems;

(d) Colorado ranks seventh in the nation for highest potential radon risk;

(e) All of Colorado’s counties are at high risk for radon, and fifty percent of Colorado homes have radon levels that should be mitigated;

(f) An estimated five hundred Coloradans die from radon-induced lung cancer annually, causing more deaths than drunk driving, house fires, carbon monoxide, and drowning combined; and

(g) Increased education and awareness of the harmful effects of radon exposure will help save the lives of Coloradans and reduce the burden of health-care costs from radon-induced lung cancer.

(a) Provide radon information and education statewide to citizens, businesses, and others in need of information;

(b) Work collaboratively with radon contractors and citizens to resolve questions and concerns regarding the installation of safe, healthy, and efficient radon mitigation systems; and

(c) Collaborate with local governments to provide information on best practices for radon mitigation strategies.