Hughesville, MD Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Hughesville in?

Hughesville is in Charles County, EPA Zone 2.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Hughesville?

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

Charles County

EPA Zone 2

Set in Charles County within the Washington Metro area, Hughesville sits in Southern Maryland where coastal plain geology typically produces moderate radon levels. Testing data for zip code 20637 remains limited, making individual home testing advisable for residents. The area's suburban development includes many homes with basements that could facilitate radon accumulation.

Hughesville, MD Radon Mitigation

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Hughesville Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Hughesville and the 20637 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 2 — Moderate Risk

County

Charles County, MD

Zip Code

20637

Predicted Screening Level

2–4 pCi/L (Zone 2)

Hughesville and the 20637 zip code are located in Charles 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 Hughesville, MD

What EPA Radon Zone is Hughesville in?

Hughesville and the 20637 zip code are in Charles 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 Hughesville?

Radon mitigation in Hughesville 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 Hughesville?

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 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