Lafayette, CO Radon Levels
Check local Lafayette radon levels and find certified testing and mitigation professionals to keep your home safe
Lafayette, CO Radon Facts
Positioned in Boulder County along Colorado's Front Range, Lafayette shows elevated radon levels with an average reading of 12.0 pCi/L, tripling the EPA action threshold. The area's uranium-bearing soils and high-altitude conditions create significant radon risk for residents in zip code 80026. Homes with basement foundations, common throughout the Denver-Boulder corridor, require professional testing and likely mitigation systems.
Based on 2 user-submitted radon tests for homes in Lafayette, CO. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Lafayette, CO Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Lafayette area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 pCi/L | Lafayette, CO | 51-99 Years | — |
| 12 pCi/L | Lafayette, CO | 100+ Years | Full Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Lafayette, CO
Compare radon levels in Lafayette with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie | 4.5 mi | 20.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Broomfield | 5.4 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Boulder | 8.4 mi | 12.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Longmont | 10.9 mi | 8.00 pCi/L | 4 |
| Arvada | 11.7 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Brighton | 14.8 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Commerce City | 15.4 mi | 9.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Denver | 18.9 mi | 6.22 pCi/L | 9 |
Boulder County Radon Profile
Boulder 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 Boulder County average 10.17 pCi/L across 6 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 Boulder County to test, as levels can differ between neighboring homes.