Lake City, CO Radon Levels
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Lake City, CO Radon Facts
High-altitude Lake City in Hinsdale County shows an average radon level of 13.0 pCi/L, significantly exceeding the EPA action threshold of 4.0 pCi/L. The town's location in Colorado's San Juan Mountains exposes homes to uranium-bearing granite formations that contribute to elevated radon production. Historic mining town construction and the area's geological conditions make radon testing and mitigation particularly important for zip code 81235 residents.
Based on 3 user-submitted radon tests for homes in Lake City, CO. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Lake City, CO Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Lake City area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 pCi/L | Lake City, CO | 21-50 Years | Full Basement |
| 14 pCi/L | Lake City, CO | 21-50 Years | Full Basement |
| 5 pCi/L | Lake City, CO | 100+ Years | No Basement/All Crawl Space |
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Radon Readings Near Lake City, CO
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Hinsdale County Radon Profile
EPA mapping assigns Hinsdale County to Radon Zone 2, indicating moderate predicted indoor screening levels in the 2 to 4 pCi/L range based on regional geology. Homeowner-submitted tests from 1 city in Hinsdale County average 13.00 pCi/L across 3 tests — above the EPA's 4 pCi/L action level, reinforcing the need for testing across the county. As the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., radon warrants testing in every Hinsdale County home regardless of zone or a neighbor's results.