Montour Falls, NY Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Montour Falls in?

Montour Falls is in Schuyler County, EPA Zone 1.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Montour Falls?

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

Schuyler County

EPA Zone 1

Situated in the Finger Lakes region of Schuyler County, Montour Falls features homes built over shale bedrock and glacial deposits characteristic of central New York's wine country. The village's housing stock includes both historic properties and modern construction with varying basement configurations. With limited radon testing data for zip code 14865, residents are encouraged to test their homes for radon exposure.

Montour Falls, NY Radon Mitigation

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Montour Falls Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Montour Falls and the 14865 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 1 — High Risk

County

Schuyler County, NY

Zip Code

14865

Predicted Screening Level

> 4.0 pCi/L (Zone 1)

Montour Falls and the 14865 zip code are located in Schuyler 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 Montour Falls, NY

What EPA Radon Zone is Montour Falls in?

Montour Falls and the 14865 zip code are in Schuyler 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 Montour Falls?

Radon mitigation in Montour Falls 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 Montour Falls?

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