South Wales, NY Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is South Wales in?

South Wales is in Erie County, EPA Zone 1.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in South Wales?

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

Erie County

EPA Zone 1

Part of Erie County in the Buffalo Metro region, South Wales is built on glacial deposits and sedimentary bedrock formations common to western New York. Without sufficient local radon testing data available, homeowners should conduct their own testing to establish baseline readings for their properties.

South Wales, NY Radon Mitigation

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South Wales Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for South Wales and the 14139 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 1 — High Risk

County

Erie County, NY

Zip Code

14139

Predicted Screening Level

> 4.0 pCi/L (Zone 1)

South Wales and the 14139 zip code are located in Erie 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 South Wales, NY

What EPA Radon Zone is South Wales in?

South Wales and the 14139 zip code are in Erie 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 South Wales?

Radon mitigation in South Wales 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 South Wales?

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