Summerville, PA Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Summerville in?

Summerville is in Jefferson County, EPA Zone 2.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Summerville?

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

Jefferson County

EPA Zone 2

Positioned in Jefferson County within Pennsylvania's Allegheny plateau, Summerville sits in EPA Zone 2 where moderate radon potential exists throughout the region. The area's Pennsylvanian-age shale and sandstone formations, combined with many homes having partial or full basements, can contribute to indoor radon accumulation. With testing data limited for zip code 15864, homeowners should consider radon testing.

Summerville, PA Radon Mitigation

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Summerville Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Summerville and the 15864 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 2 — Moderate Risk

County

Jefferson County, PA

Zip Code

15864

Predicted Screening Level

2–4 pCi/L (Zone 2)

Summerville and the 15864 zip code are located in Jefferson County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 2. A radon zone of 2 predicts an average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L. The EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone classification.

Radon FAQ for Summerville, PA

What EPA Radon Zone is Summerville in?

Summerville and the 15864 zip code are in Jefferson County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 2. A zone of 2 predicts an average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L.

How much does radon mitigation cost in Summerville?

Radon mitigation in Summerville 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 Summerville?

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