Colorado is a wonderful place to live. We have abundant hiking and skiing, most of our days are sunny, and so many of us have the beautiful Rocky Mountains right at our doorstep. No wonder this is such a popular bumper sticker:

However, even in such a beautiful place to live as this, there are safety concerns homeowners should be aware of. A critical element of home safety here in Colorado is radon testing.

Is your home protected from radon? This colorless, odorless, cancer-causing gas is found in unhealthy levels in every county in Colorado and may be responsible for more than 500 lung cancer-related deaths in the state every year. To make matters worse, almost half the homes in Colorado have radon levels higher than the EPA’s recommended level.

Fortunately, the colder months are the recommended time to test your home for radon. Keeping your windows shut against the cold means radon tests can gather more accurate readings.

In El Paso County, the Colorado Springs Radon Measurement Lab can supply home testing kits and analyze the results. They’re located at 1675 W. Garden of the Gods Road. More information and pricing is available at their website.

Testing your home this January or February is the best way to keep you and your family safe from radon. If you haven’t had one yet, why not start the new year with a potentially lifesaving test?