Eddyville, KY Radon Levels
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Eddyville, KY Radon Facts
This western Kentucky community in Lyon County has recorded an average radon level of 9.0 pCi/L, which significantly exceeds the EPA's recommended action level of 4.0 pCi/L. Located near Kentucky Lake, the area's limestone and shale formations can contribute to elevated radon concentrations in residential properties. Homeowners in zip code 42038 should strongly consider radon mitigation systems and regular testing to address these elevated levels.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Eddyville, KY. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Eddyville, KY Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Eddyville area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 pCi/L | Eddyville, KY | 0-20 Years | Partial Basement |
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EPA Radon Zones Near Eddyville, KY
No user-submitted radon readings are available for Eddyville or its immediate area yet. The table below shows the EPA radon zone — a county-level prediction of radon risk — for nearby communities. Radon still varies from home to home, so testing is the only way to confirm your level.
| City | Distance | County | EPA Radon Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvert City | 18.6 mi | Marshall County | Zone 3 |
| Burna | 19.9 mi | Livingston County | Unknown |
| Benton | 21.2 mi | Marshall County | Zone 3 |
| Smithland | 21.6 mi | Livingston County | Unknown |
| Cadiz | 22.0 mi | Trigg County | Zone 2 |
| Dawson Springs | 22.1 mi | Hopkins County | Zone 2 |
| Cerulean | 22.7 mi | Christian County | Zone 2 |
| Ledbetter | 23.0 mi | Livingston County | Unknown |
Lyon County Radon Profile
The soils and bedrock of Lyon 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 1 city in Lyon County average 9.00 pCi/L across 1 test — above the EPA's 4 pCi/L action level, reinforcing the need for testing across the county. Since radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer nationally, the EPA urges every household in Lyon County to test, as levels can differ between neighboring homes.