Arvada, CO Radon Levels
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Arvada, CO Radon Facts
This Denver Metro suburb in Jefferson County shows an average radon level of 5.0 pCi/L, which exceeds the EPA action threshold of 4.0 pCi/L. Arvada's position along the Colorado Front Range, with uranium-bearing granite bedrock beneath prairie soils, contributes to elevated radon potential across zip codes 80002-80007. The community's predominantly single-family homes with full basements require vigilant radon testing and mitigation when levels exceed safe thresholds.
Based on 2 user-submitted radon tests for homes in Arvada, CO. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Arvada, CO Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Arvada area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 pCi/L | Arvada, CO | 0-20 Years | No Basement/All Crawl Space |
| 5 pCi/L | Arvada, CO | 21-50 Years | — |
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Radon Readings Near Arvada, CO
Compare radon levels in Arvada with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield | 7.1 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Denver | 9.3 mi | 6.22 pCi/L | 9 |
| Commerce City | 10.7 mi | 9.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Lafayette | 11.7 mi | 8.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Boulder | 14.9 mi | 12.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Morrison | 15.3 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 3 |
| Erie | 16.1 mi | 20.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Englewood | 17.2 mi | 11.00 pCi/L | 2 |
Jefferson County Radon Profile
Jefferson County falls in EPA Radon Zone 1, meaning the local uranium-bearing geology is predicted to drive average indoor radon screening levels above the EPA's 4 pCi/L action threshold. Homeowner-submitted tests from 6 cities in Jefferson County average 7.50 pCi/L across 12 tests — above the EPA's 4 pCi/L action level, reinforcing the need for testing across the county. Since radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer nationally, the EPA urges every household in Jefferson County to test, as levels can differ between neighboring homes.