Long Lake, NY Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Long Lake in?

Long Lake is in Hamilton County, EPA Zone 3.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Long Lake?

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

Hamilton County

EPA Zone 3

Positioned in Hamilton County deep within New York's Adirondack Mountains, Long Lake sits on glacial till and bedrock where radon testing data remains limited for this remote 12847 community. The area's housing includes historic Adirondack camps, seasonal cottages, and year-round homes, many with stone foundations or basements built into rocky terrain. Testing is particularly important given the EPA Zone 3 classification and the potential for radon concentration in the below-grade spaces common to mountain construction.

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Long Lake Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Long Lake and the 12847 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 3 — Low Risk

County

Hamilton County, NY

Zip Code

12847

Predicted Screening Level

< 2.0 pCi/L (Zone 3)

Long Lake and the 12847 zip code are located in Hamilton 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 Long Lake, NY

What EPA Radon Zone is Long Lake in?

Long Lake and the 12847 zip code are in Hamilton 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 Long Lake?

Radon mitigation in Long Lake 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 Long Lake?

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