Colrain, MA Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Colrain in?

Colrain is in Franklin County, EPA Zone 2.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Colrain?

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

Franklin County

EPA Zone 2

Nestled in the hills of Franklin County in western Massachusetts, Colrain sits atop New England's complex bedrock geology of schist and granite formations. The town's rural character features many older homes with stone foundations and traditional New England basements. Although comprehensive testing data for the 01340 area is currently limited, the region's geological composition warrants radon testing for all residential properties.

Colrain, MA Radon Mitigation

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Colrain Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Colrain and the 01340 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 2 — Moderate Risk

County

Franklin County, MA

Zip Code

01340

Predicted Screening Level

2–4 pCi/L (Zone 2)

Colrain and the 01340 zip code are located in Franklin 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 Colrain, MA

What EPA Radon Zone is Colrain in?

Colrain and the 01340 zip code are in Franklin 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 Colrain?

Radon mitigation in Colrain 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 Colrain?

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 Massachusetts

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

City	Avg User Radon Level	Submissions
Littleton	9.40 pCi/L	5
Gloucester	8.40 pCi/L	5
Florence	7.40 pCi/L	5
Douglas	12.00 pCi/L	4
Weymouth	8.50 pCi/L	4
Mashpee	5.00 pCi/L	4
Natick	5.00 pCi/L	4
Worcester	17.67 pCi/L	3
Attleboro	10.00 pCi/L	3
Stoneham	9.67 pCi/L	3
Hopkinton	9.33 pCi/L	3
Medford	8.00 pCi/L	3
Boxford	6.67 pCi/L	3
Reading	5.67 pCi/L	3
Haverhill	5.00 pCi/L	3
Melrose	5.00 pCi/L	3
Somerville	4.33 pCi/L	3
Woburn	19.00 pCi/L	2
Marlborough	13.50 pCi/L	2
Cohasset	11.50 pCi/L	2