Idaho Springs, CO Radon Levels
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Idaho Springs, CO Radon Facts
Mountain community in Clear Creek County within the Denver Metro area, Idaho Springs recorded an average radon level of 4.0 pCi/L from recent testing, right at the EPA action threshold. Situated in Colorado's mineral-rich Front Range foothills, the 80452 area sits on granitic formations and uranium-bearing rocks that contribute to the state's EPA Zone 1 high radon designation. The community's mix of historic mining-era buildings and modern mountain homes, many with basement foundations, requires careful radon monitoring and potential mitigation planning.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Idaho Springs, CO. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Idaho Springs, CO Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Idaho Springs area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 pCi/L | Idaho Springs, CO | 51-99 Years | No Basement/All Crawl Space |
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Radon Readings Near Idaho Springs, CO
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Clear Creek County Radon Profile
The bedrock and soils beneath Clear Creek County are classified by the EPA as Radon Zone 1, the highest-risk tier, with predicted average indoor screening levels above 4 pCi/L. Homeowner-submitted tests from 1 city in Clear Creek County average 4.00 pCi/L across 1 test — above the EPA's 4 pCi/L action level, reinforcing the need for testing across the county. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, and a short-term test is the only way to confirm a specific home's level in Clear Creek County.