Lynn, MA Radon Levels
Check local Lynn radon levels and find certified testing and mitigation professionals to keep your home safe
Lynn, MA Radon Facts
This historic Essex County city within the Boston metro area shows an average radon level of 4.0 pCi/L, which meets the EPA action threshold for mitigation consideration. Built on glacial deposits and marine clay typical of Massachusetts's North Shore, ZIP code 01901 features predominantly older housing stock with basements where radon can accumulate. While the current average sits at the EPA threshold, individual homes may exceed this level, making professional radon testing important for all residents.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Lynn, MA. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Lynn, MA Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Lynn area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 pCi/L | Lynn, MA | — | Full Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Lynn, MA
Compare radon levels in Lynn with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swampscott | 2.4 mi | 4.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Saugus | 2.8 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Peabody | 4.2 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Marblehead | 5.0 mi | 3.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Melrose | 5.5 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 3 |
| Lynnfield | 5.7 mi | 4.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Wakefield | 6.0 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Malden | 6.1 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 2 |
Essex County Radon Profile
Essex 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 25 cities in Essex County average 6.63 pCi/L across 43 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 Essex County to test, as levels can differ between neighboring homes.