Paonia, CO Radon Levels
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Paonia, CO Radon Facts
Nestled in Delta County's North Fork Valley, Paonia shows an average radon level of 6.0 pCi/L based on limited testing data. This reading exceeds the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L, indicating elevated radon risk for area homeowners. The community's location among Colorado's coal-bearing sedimentary formations and uranium-rich geology contributes to higher radon potential.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Paonia, CO. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Paonia, CO Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Paonia area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 pCi/L | Paonia, CO | 0-20 Years | No Basement/All Crawl Space |
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Radon Readings Near Paonia, CO
Compare radon levels in Paonia with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford | 11.8 mi | 8.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Cedaredge | 18.0 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Delta | 26.4 mi | 7.00 pCi/L | 3 |
| Olathe | 28.1 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Crested Butte | 34.2 mi | 8.56 pCi/L | 9 |
| Montrose | 35.3 mi | 9.25 pCi/L | 8 |
| Aspen | 47.4 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Glenwood Springs | 48.2 mi | 8.00 pCi/L | 1 |
Delta County Radon Profile
Because of its underlying geology, Delta County is mapped as EPA Radon Zone 1 — the most elevated classification — where predicted indoor screening averages exceed 4 pCi/L. Homeowner-submitted tests from 3 cities in Delta County average 6.20 pCi/L across 5 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 Delta County home regardless of zone or a neighbor's results.