Lima, NY Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Lima in?

Lima is in Livingston County, EPA Zone 1.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Lima?

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

Livingston County

EPA Zone 1

Located in Livingston County within the Rochester Metro area, Lima rests on glacial deposits over Devonian shale and limestone bedrock typical of the Finger Lakes region. With limited testing data available for this 14485 community, homeowners should conduct their own radon measurements. The area's geological setting and older housing stock with basements create conditions where radon accumulation is possible.

Lima, NY Radon Mitigation

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Lima, NY Radon Testing

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Lima Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Lima and the 14485 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 1 — High Risk

County

Livingston County, NY

Zip Code

14485

Predicted Screening Level

> 4.0 pCi/L (Zone 1)

Lima and the 14485 zip code are located in Livingston County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 1. A radon zone of 1 predicts an average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. The EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone classification.

Radon FAQ for Lima, NY

What EPA Radon Zone is Lima in?

Lima and the 14485 zip code are in Livingston County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 1. A zone of 1 predicts an average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L.

How much does radon mitigation cost in Lima?

Radon mitigation in Lima 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 Lima?

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