Canton, GA Radon Levels
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Canton, GA Radon Facts
Located in Cherokee County within the Atlanta metro area, Canton demonstrates elevated radon levels with an average of 5.0 pCi/L, exceeding the EPA action threshold. The area's Piedmont geology of granite and gneiss bedrock contributes to radon production throughout zip code 30114. This rapidly growing suburban community's mix of new subdivisions and established neighborhoods both require professional radon testing and potential mitigation.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Canton, GA. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Canton, GA Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Canton area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 pCi/L | Canton, GA | 0-20 Years | Full Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Canton, GA
Compare radon levels in Canton with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock | 8.9 mi | 2.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Roswell | 14.7 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Alpharetta | 14.9 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Jasper | 16.4 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Cumming | 17.7 mi | 4.50 pCi/L | 4 |
| Marietta | 18.9 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Cartersville | 19.4 mi | 9.50 pCi/L | 4 |
| Duluth | 23.1 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
Cherokee County Radon Profile
The soils and bedrock of Cherokee County place it in EPA Radon Zone 2, a moderate-risk classification with predicted indoor averages of 2 to 4 pCi/L. Homeowner-submitted tests from 2 cities in Cherokee County average 3.00 pCi/L across 3 tests — below the EPA's 4 pCi/L action level, though radon varies sharply from home to home. Since radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer nationally, the EPA urges every household in Cherokee County to test, as levels can differ between neighboring homes.