Brighton, CO Radon Levels
Check local Brighton radon levels and find certified testing and mitigation professionals to keep your home safe
Brighton, CO Radon Facts
Within Adams County in the Denver Metro area, Brighton shows an average radon level of 6.0 pCi/L across zip codes 80601-80603, exceeding EPA action guidelines. The city's position on Colorado's Front Range piedmont, with uranium-bearing sediments and favorable soil conditions, creates significant radon accumulation potential. Brighton homeowners should strongly consider radon mitigation systems, particularly given the area's EPA Zone 1 designation and documented elevated readings.
Based on 2 user-submitted radon tests for homes in Brighton, CO. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Brighton, CO Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Brighton area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 pCi/L | Brighton, CO | 0-20 Years | Full Basement |
| 8 pCi/L | Brighton, CO | 0-20 Years | Full Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Brighton, CO
Compare radon levels in Brighton with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce City | 9.9 mi | 9.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Broomfield | 12.9 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Lafayette | 14.8 mi | 8.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Erie | 15.0 mi | 20.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Denver | 17.1 mi | 6.22 pCi/L | 9 |
| Arvada | 17.6 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Aurora | 17.9 mi | 7.40 pCi/L | 5 |
| Longmont | 19.2 mi | 8.00 pCi/L | 4 |
Adams County Radon Profile
Adams 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 4 cities in Adams County average 8.00 pCi/L across 8 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 Adams County to test, as levels can differ between neighboring homes.