Paterson, NJ Radon Mitigation and Testing
Located along the Passaic River in Passaic County, this historic industrial city sits on river valley sediments and glacial deposits typical of northern New Jersey. Recent testing in the 07501 area shows radon levels averaging 4.0 pCi/L, meeting the EPA's action threshold exactly. The city's dense urban housing stock—featuring numerous multi-family buildings and row houses from the early 1900s—benefits from systematic radon testing given the varied foundation conditions and shared-wall construction typical of New York Metro communities.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Paterson, NJ. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Paterson, New Jersey Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Paterson area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation | Submitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 pCi/L | Paterson, NJ | 51-99 Years | Partial Basement | Feb 2019 |
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Paterson Radon Facts
Key details about the radon risk profile for Paterson and the 07501 zip code area.
Paterson and the 07501 zip code are located in Passaic 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.
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Most Active Radon Markets in New Jersey
Cities with the most user-submitted radon test data in the state.
| City | Avg User Radon Level | Submissions |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hill | 6.44 pCi/L | 9 |
| Hillsborough | 6.14 pCi/L | 7 |
| Freehold | 10.50 pCi/L | 6 |
| Marlboro | 6.17 pCi/L | 6 |
| Bernardsville | 7.00 pCi/L | 5 |
| Phillipsburg | 7.00 pCi/L | 5 |
| Edison | 5.60 pCi/L | 5 |
| Princeton | 5.40 pCi/L | 5 |
| Sussex | 9.75 pCi/L | 4 |
| Piscataway | 6.75 pCi/L | 4 |
| Caldwell | 5.00 pCi/L | 4 |
| Atlantic Highlands | 4.75 pCi/L | 4 |
| West Orange | 4.00 pCi/L | 4 |
| Basking Ridge | 3.75 pCi/L | 4 |
| Hackettstown | 3.75 pCi/L | 4 |
| Livingston | 3.25 pCi/L | 4 |
| Nutley | 3.25 pCi/L | 4 |
| Sicklerville | 7.00 pCi/L | 3 |
| Clifton | 6.00 pCi/L | 3 |
| Westfield | 6.00 pCi/L | 3 |