Silver Creek, NY Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Silver Creek in?

Silver Creek is in Chautauqua County, EPA Zone 1.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Silver Creek?

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

Chautauqua County

EPA Zone 1

Located along Lake Erie in Chautauqua County, Silver Creek sits within EPA Zone 1 where elevated radon levels are possible due to the region's underlying shale and limestone bedrock. Testing data for this lakeside community is currently limited, making professional radon testing advisable for homeowners in zip code 14136. The area's geological setting can facilitate radon gas accumulation in residential properties.

Silver Creek, NY Radon Mitigation

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Silver Creek Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Silver Creek and the 14136 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 1 — High Risk

County

Chautauqua County, NY

Zip Code

14136

Predicted Screening Level

> 4.0 pCi/L (Zone 1)

Silver Creek and the 14136 zip code are located in Chautauqua 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 Silver Creek, NY

What EPA Radon Zone is Silver Creek in?

Silver Creek and the 14136 zip code are in Chautauqua 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 Silver Creek?

Radon mitigation in Silver Creek 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 Silver Creek?

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