Babylon, NY Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Babylon in?

Babylon is in Suffolk County, EPA Zone 3.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Babylon?

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

Suffolk County

EPA Zone 3

Located on Long Island in Suffolk County, Babylon sits within the New York City Metro area's EPA Zone 3 region where radon levels are generally moderate. The community's coastal plain geology and mix of post-war suburban homes, many with partial basements or slab foundations, typically experience lower radon accumulation than inland areas. Testing data for zip code 11702 remains limited, making individual home testing important for determining specific radon exposure levels.

Babylon, NY Radon Mitigation

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Babylon Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Babylon and the 11702 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 3 — Low Risk

County

Suffolk County, NY

Zip Code

11702

Predicted Screening Level

< 2.0 pCi/L (Zone 3)

Babylon and the 11702 zip code are located in Suffolk County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 3. A radon zone of 3 predicts an average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. The EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone classification.

Radon FAQ for Babylon, NY

What EPA Radon Zone is Babylon in?

Babylon and the 11702 zip code are in Suffolk County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 3. A zone of 3 predicts an average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L.

How much does radon mitigation cost in Babylon?

Radon mitigation in Babylon 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 Babylon?

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 New York

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

City	Avg User Radon Level	Submissions
Brooklyn	10.80 pCi/L	5
Oneonta	6.50 pCi/L	4
Clifton Park	3.75 pCi/L	4
Elmira	15.00 pCi/L	3
Saugerties	10.67 pCi/L	3
Staten Island	4.00 pCi/L	3
New York	9.00 pCi/L	2
Yonkers	8.00 pCi/L	2
Horseheads	7.50 pCi/L	2
Poughkeepsie	16.00 pCi/L	1
Buffalo	4.00 pCi/L	1
Pelham	3.00 pCi/L	1