Glendale, KY Radon Levels
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Glendale, KY Radon Facts
Located in Hardin County in central Kentucky, Glendale sits within the Pennyroyal Plateau region where limestone bedrock creates conditions favorable to radon accumulation. With an average radon level of 7.0 pCi/L, this reading exceeds the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L, indicating potential health risks without proper mitigation. Homeowners in the 42740 zip code should consider professional radon testing and mitigation systems to reduce exposure levels.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Glendale, KY. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Glendale, KY Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Glendale area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 pCi/L | Glendale, KY | 51-99 Years | Full Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Glendale, KY
Compare radon levels in Glendale with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | 5.7 mi | 18.33 pCi/L | 3 |
| Vine Grove | 18.7 mi | 20.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Bardstown | 27.5 mi | 12.67 pCi/L | 3 |
| Brandenburg | 27.7 mi | 11.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Shepherdsville | 29.9 mi | 20.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Lebanon | 34.3 mi | 11.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Campbellsville | 34.6 mi | 11.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Taylorsville | 41.4 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 1 |
Hardin County Radon Profile
The soils and bedrock of Hardin 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 Hardin County average 15.50 pCi/L across 4 tests — 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 Hardin County to test, as levels can differ between neighboring homes.