Pawtucket, RI Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Pawtucket in?

Pawtucket is in Providence County, EPA Zone 2.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Pawtucket?

Radon mitigation typically costs between $800 and $2,000. Most standard systems fall in the $1,000-$1,500 range.

Providence County

EPA Zone 2

Rhode Island's fourth-largest city, Pawtucket spans Providence County along the Blackstone River, where glacial deposits over crystalline bedrock create moderate radon potential. The city's dense urban housing stock includes numerous multi-family structures and mill houses from the industrial era, many with full basements that can concentrate radon gas. Despite limited testing data across zip codes 02860-02861, residents should consider testing given the area's geology and older housing infrastructure within the Providence metro.

Pawtucket, RI Radon Mitigation

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Pawtucket Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Pawtucket and the 02860 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 2 — Moderate Risk

County

Providence County, RI

Zip Code

02860

Predicted Screening Level

2–4 pCi/L (Zone 2)

Pawtucket and the 02860 zip code are located in Providence County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 2. A radon zone of 2 predicts an average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L. The EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone classification.

Radon FAQ for Pawtucket, RI

What EPA Radon Zone is Pawtucket in?

Pawtucket and the 02860 zip code are in Providence County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 2. A zone of 2 predicts an average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L.

How much does radon mitigation cost in Pawtucket?

Radon mitigation in Pawtucket typically costs between $800 and $2,000. Most homes with standard basements can be mitigated with a sub-slab depressurization system in the $1,000–$1,500 range. Factors that can increase cost include complex foundations, crawl spaces, or very high radon levels.

Should I test for radon if I'm buying a home in Pawtucket?

Yes. Radon testing should be part of every home purchase. A short-term radon test is typically included as part of the home inspection process and costs $150–$250. If elevated levels are found, you can negotiate mitigation as part of the sale.

Most Active Radon Markets in Rhode Island

Cities with the most user-submitted radon test data in the state.

City	Avg User Radon Level	Submissions
Providence	11.00 pCi/L	2
Westerly	8.00 pCi/L	2
Portsmouth	4.50 pCi/L	2