Fort Washington, MD Radon Mitigation and Testing
Positioned in Prince George's County within the Washington Metro area, Fort Washington shows elevated radon potential with an average reading of 5.0 pCi/L that exceeds EPA action guidelines. The area's mix of mid-century suburban homes and newer developments, combined with Coastal Plain geology, creates variable radon conditions. Homeowners in zip code 20744 should prioritize professional radon testing given these documented elevated levels.
Based on 2 user-submitted radon tests for homes in Fort Washington, MD. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
Fort Washington, MD Radon Mitigation
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Fort Washington, Maryland Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Fort Washington area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation | Submitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 pCi/L | Fort Washington, MD | 51-99 Years | Partial Basement | Mar 2026 |
| 5 pCi/L | Fort Washington, MD | 21-50 Years | Full Basement | Jan 2023 |
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Fort Washington Radon Facts
Key details about the radon risk profile for Fort Washington and the 20744 zip code area.
Fort Washington and the 20744 zip code are located in Prince George's County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of Unknown. A radon zone of Unknown does not have sufficient data for classification. The EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone classification.
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Most Active Radon Markets in Maryland
Cities with the most user-submitted radon test data in the state.
| City | Avg User Radon Level | Submissions |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick | 8.29 pCi/L | 7 |
| Potomac | 9.00 pCi/L | 6 |
| Hagerstown | 8.67 pCi/L | 6 |
| Westminster | 14.50 pCi/L | 4 |
| Baltimore | 7.00 pCi/L | 4 |
| Annapolis | 4.25 pCi/L | 4 |
| Upper Marlboro | 15.00 pCi/L | 3 |
| Edgewater | 12.67 pCi/L | 3 |
| Bowie | 9.00 pCi/L | 3 |
| Clarksburg | 8.00 pCi/L | 3 |
| Gambrills | 6.00 pCi/L | 3 |
| Elkton | 5.33 pCi/L | 3 |
| Silver Spring | 4.33 pCi/L | 3 |
| Chesapeake Beach | 14.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Cumberland | 9.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Frostburg | 9.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Owings | 5.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Huntingtown | 4.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Mc Henry | 20.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Mount Airy | 20.00 pCi/L | 1 |