After CBS4 Investigates found high radon levels in some Denver public housing units, the Denver Housing Authority is installing radon mitigation systems at the Columbine Homes public housing complex to protect residents. DHA plans to test, and mitigate as needed, every unit in its public housing portfolio over the next two years.
, the Denver Housing Authority is installing radon mitigation systems at the Columbine Homes public housing complex to protect residents. DHA plans to test, and mitigate as needed, every unit in its public housing portfolio over the next two years.
The EPA says radon exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers in the U.S., killing about 21,000 people a year. Yet CBS4 Investigates found there’s no law requiring public housing to undergo radon testing or mitigation.CBS4 Investigates hired a nationally certified radon testing company
In the Westridge Homes complex, one result was just under the EPA’s limit, at 3.2 pCi/l. Two other results were far below the limit, at 1.0 pCi/l and 0.7 pCi/l.Now, two years later, DHA says it has finished its own testing of all 200 units at Columbine homes, and is working to install radon mitigation system in every unit by June.
“In the units that tested below, to me, we should still take the step of ensuring people’s safety and health in general, and you know, dynamics change when it comes to earth-building contact, and how the earth evolves over time,” Nisivoccia explained. “So, it’s better to be prudent and be proactive and put those testing units and those mitigation devices in, even if someone didn’t test in their unit above levels, because it could change.
He says after all mitigation devices are installed, follow up testing will be conducted to ensure the systems are working properly.
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