New Mexico Radon Information
New Mexico Radon Program:
Radon Website: WebsiteRadon Contact: Michael A. Taylor
Active Radon Program: Yes
Require License for Radon Professionals: No
New Mexico Radon Levels
New Mexico has a user submitted radon level of 7.42. This is based on data submitted from visitors on our site. Learn more here.
EPA Radon Levels
New Mexico has 31 counties and 8 (26%) have been assigned Zone 1 counties by the EPA. Zone 1 counties have the highest potential to have homes test higher than 4 pCi/L. New Mexico's state radon zone average is 1.16, which is the average of all county zone ratings the EPA has assigned the state, ranking it 5 among all states.
The radon levels in New Mexico are above average in many areas of the state. There’s an increased risk for all homeowners, which is why we recommend testing exposure levels at least twice a year.
New Mexico Radon Mitigation and Testing
Need your home tested for radon? Already know you have high levels and need a radon reduction system installed? Finding qualified Radon professionals can be difficult, but we've put together a list of New Mexico contractors to help you save time.
New Mexico Radon Mitigation
We have compiled a list of qualified radon mitigation contractors.
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New Mexico Radon Testing
Need your home or office tested for Radon? We have compiled a list of qualified radon testing contractors.
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New Mexico Radon Contractor License Information
Does New Mexico require contractors to be licensed? No.
What are the licensing requirements? There are no state mandated requirements to become a licensed radon contractor in New Mexico. Those looking for a radon certification can take qualified third party courses that are offered through the NRPP or AARST.
New Mexico Radon Real Estate Requirements
Does the state of New Mexico require radon testing for all real estate transactions? No
However both the state of New Mexico and the EPA recommend that a home or residence should be tested before a real estate transaction is carried out. Even though New Mexico does not require radon testing, we certainly recommend you have a test performed before you purchase a home. If you decide to perform a test after and find elevated levels, there is no reason to panic. New Mexico radon mitigation is not expensive compared to the dangers and a system can be implemented in a relatively short period of time.
New Mexico Radon Map
Zone 1 (1): Potential for radon levels above 4 pCi/L according to EPA
Zone 2 (2): Potential for radon levels between 2 pCi/L and 4 pCi/L according to the EPA
Zone 3 (3): Lowest EPA level with expected radon levels at or below 2 pCi/L
Disclaimer: It is strongly recommended that all households, schools and office spaces test radon levels individually. The EPA Radon Zone data is not an indicator of individual test results, but a guideline for strategic planning. Toxic radon levels can be found in all counties, regardless of their zone rating. While we make efforts to keep this information up to date, it is derived from thirdparty sources which may not be accurate or reflect the most current statistics.
About New Mexico
New Mexico is the 6th most expansive state in terms of size and the 36th most populous. It also happens to be the 6th least densely populated state in the entire US.
New Mexico does have an active radon program, dedicated to educating citizens about the risks associated with the deadly gas. You can find more information on Radon, testing and mitigation at the official page.