Bensalem, PA Radon Levels
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Bensalem, PA Radon Facts
Located in Bucks County within the Philadelphia Metro area, Bensalem recorded an alarming average radon level of 16.0 pCi/L, four times higher than the EPA's action threshold. The township's suburban neighborhoods feature predominantly single-family homes with full basements built over Pennsylvania's uranium-bearing bedrock formations. Residents in zip code 19020 should treat radon testing and mitigation as urgent priorities given this significantly elevated reading and the area's well-documented radon potential.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Bensalem, PA. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Bensalem, PA Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Bensalem area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 pCi/L | Bensalem, PA | 21-50 Years | Full Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Bensalem, PA
Compare radon levels in Bensalem with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon | 2.4 mi | 18.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Feasterville Trevose | 4.1 mi | 18.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Bristol | 4.5 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Langhorne | 5.1 mi | 4.67 pCi/L | 3 |
| Richboro | 8.1 mi | 3.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Jenkintown | 9.0 mi | 7.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Abington | 9.4 mi | 8.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Warminster | 10.4 mi | 11.00 pCi/L | 3 |
Bucks County Radon Profile
Bucks 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 14 cities in Bucks County average 9.00 pCi/L across 25 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 Bucks County to test, as levels can differ between neighboring homes.