Everyone gets busy, but it’s important to check on the safety of your home periodically. And checking for radon levels is one of the most important. Why radon? It is an invisible, odorless, tasteless, cancer-causing gas that enters buildings through the numerous cracks, holes and pipes in the foundation. Homes are the most concerning because that’s where families spend the most time.
Image: Denver Department of Public Health & Environment
To raise awareness about radon, the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment is giving away free radon test kits this coming week.
Tuesday, January 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Denver Public Library’s Bear Valley Branch (5171 W. Dartmouth Ave.)
Wednesday, January 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at DPL Montbello Branch (12955 Albrook Dr.)
Thursday, January 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at DPL Hampden Branch (9755 E. Girard Ave.)
Friday, January 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the DPL Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Branch (1498 N. Irving St.)
The kit will allow you to determine your home’s levels of this naturally occurring but dangerous gas, the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.
Denver residents unable to attend any of the giveaway events can request a free test kit by going here. But supplies are limited.
For more information about radon and the distribution of the kits, click here.