New Columbia, PA Radon Mitigation and Testing
Rural Union County community New Columbia shows elevated radon readings of 20.0 pCi/L, five times the EPA action level. Located in Pennsylvania's Susquehanna River valley where sedimentary bedrock and glacial deposits create high radon potential, homes in ZIP code 17856 face significant exposure risks. Immediate professional mitigation is strongly advised for all residents in this central Pennsylvania community.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in New Columbia, PA. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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New Columbia, Pennsylvania Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the New Columbia area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation | Submitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 pCi/L | New Columbia, PA | 21-50 Years | Full Basement | Jan 2020 |
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New Columbia Radon Facts
Key details about the radon risk profile for New Columbia and the 17856 zip code area.
New Columbia and the 17856 zip code are located in Union 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.
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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 |