Fall River, MA Radon Levels
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Fall River, MA Radon Facts
Located in Bristol County within the Providence Metro area, Fall River shows an average radon level of 4.5 pCi/L, slightly exceeding the EPA's 4.0 pCi/L action threshold. The city sits on New England's glacial deposits over granite bedrock, conditions that can facilitate radon production and migration. Residents across zip codes 02720 and 02721 should consider testing and potential mitigation given these elevated readings in this historic industrial community.
Based on 2 user-submitted radon tests for homes in Fall River, MA. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Fall River, MA Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Fall River area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 pCi/L | Fall River, MA | 100+ Years | Full Basement |
| 5 pCi/L | Fall River, MA | 0-20 Years | No Basement/All Slab |
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Radon Readings Near Fall River, MA
Compare radon levels in Fall River with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset | 3.0 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| North Dartmouth | 9.1 mi | 10.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Westport | 9.3 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| New Bedford | 11.8 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Rehoboth | 12.0 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| South Dartmouth | 12.4 mi | 20.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Acushnet | 12.5 mi | 11.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Attleboro | 17.9 mi | 10.00 pCi/L | 3 |
Bristol County Radon Profile
EPA mapping assigns Bristol 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 11 cities in Bristol County average 7.53 pCi/L across 15 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 Bristol County home regardless of zone or a neighbor's results.