Bayfield, CO Radon Levels
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Bayfield, CO Radon Facts
Nestled in La Plata County amid Colorado's San Juan Mountains, Bayfield sits on sedimentary rocks that contribute to elevated radon potential. Local testing data reveals an average of 6.0 pCi/L, which exceeds the EPA action level, with readings ranging from 2.0 to 20.0 pCi/L across the 81122 area.
Based on 6 user-submitted radon tests for homes in Bayfield, CO. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Bayfield, CO Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Bayfield area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 pCi/L | Bayfield, CO | 21-50 Years | No Basement/All Crawl Space |
| 5 pCi/L | Bayfield, CO | 21-50 Years | No Basement/All Crawl Space |
| 3 pCi/L | Bayfield, CO | 0-20 Years | No Basement/All Slab |
| 4 pCi/L | Bayfield, CO | 100+ Years | No Basement/All Crawl Space |
| 20 pCi/L | Bayfield, CO | 21-50 Years | Partial Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Bayfield, CO
Compare radon levels in Bayfield with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durango | 15.0 mi | 10.67 pCi/L | 3 |
| Pagosa Springs | 31.6 mi | 10.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Mancos | 38.1 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 4 |
| Telluride | 48.3 mi | 6.80 pCi/L | 5 |
La Plata County Radon Profile
The soils and bedrock of La Plata County place it in EPA Radon Zone 2, a moderate-risk classification with predicted indoor averages of 2 to 4 pCi/L. Homeowner-submitted tests from 2 cities in La Plata County average 7.56 pCi/L across 9 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 La Plata County to test, as levels can differ between neighboring homes.