Fort Garland, CO Radon Levels
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Fort Garland, CO Radon Facts
Located in Costilla County in Colorado's high-altitude San Luis Valley, Fort Garland sits at over 8,000 feet elevation where uranium-bearing granite bedrock contributes to elevated radon levels. Testing data from zip code 81131 shows an average radon level of 9.67 pCi/L, which significantly exceeds the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L. Homeowners in this area should prioritize radon testing and mitigation given the consistent pattern of elevated readings.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Fort Garland, CO. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Fort Garland, CO Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Fort Garland area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 pCi/L | Fort Garland, CO | 0-20 Years | No Basement/All Crawl Space |
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Radon Readings Near Fort Garland, CO
Compare radon levels in Fort Garland with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westcliffe | 23.1 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| La Veta | 37.4 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Beulah | 39.5 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Canon City | 48.2 mi | 10.50 pCi/L | 6 |
Costilla County Radon Profile
The soils and bedrock of Costilla 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 1 city in Costilla County average 14.00 pCi/L across 1 test — 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 Costilla County to test, as levels can differ between neighboring homes.