Gaines, PA Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Gaines in?

Gaines is in Tioga County, EPA Zone 1.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Gaines?

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

Tioga County

EPA Zone 1

Located in Tioga County in north-central Pennsylvania's Appalachian region, Gaines sits atop sedimentary bedrock formations known to produce elevated radon levels statewide. With testing data currently limited for zip code 16921, residents should be particularly vigilant about radon testing given Pennsylvania's geology and the community's older housing stock with basements.

Gaines, PA Radon Mitigation

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Gaines Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Gaines and the 16921 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 1 — High Risk

County

Tioga County, PA

Zip Code

16921

Predicted Screening Level

> 4.0 pCi/L (Zone 1)

Gaines and the 16921 zip code are located in Tioga 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 Gaines, PA

What EPA Radon Zone is Gaines in?

Gaines and the 16921 zip code are in Tioga 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 Gaines?

Radon mitigation in Gaines 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 Gaines?

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 Pennsylvania

Cities with the most user-submitted radon test data in the state.

City	Avg User Radon Level	Submissions
State College	10.00 pCi/L	14
Chambersburg	10.14 pCi/L	7
Easton	12.33 pCi/L	6
Butler	12.40 pCi/L	5
Dingmans Ferry	5.80 pCi/L	5
Hanover	14.00 pCi/L	4
Mechanicsburg	13.75 pCi/L	4
Greenville	10.75 pCi/L	4
Pittsburgh	9.25 pCi/L	4
Albrightsville	9.00 pCi/L	4
Philadelphia	8.00 pCi/L	4
Lackawaxen	15.33 pCi/L	3
York	11.67 pCi/L	3
Elizabethtown	9.67 pCi/L	3
Johnstown	7.33 pCi/L	3
West Chester	6.67 pCi/L	3
Danville	5.67 pCi/L	3
Springfield	5.67 pCi/L	3
East Stroudsburg	5.00 pCi/L	3
Langhorne	4.67 pCi/L	3