Ashley Falls, MA Radon Levels
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Ashley Falls, MA Radon Facts
Nestled in the southern Berkshires of Berkshire County, Ashley Falls sits on complex metamorphic bedrock and glacial deposits typical of western Massachusetts's elevated radon zones. While testing data for zip code 01222 remains limited, the region's geological foundation of schist and gneiss over granite creates conditions favorable for radon accumulation. Homeowners should conduct professional testing, particularly given New England's generally higher radon potential and the area's many older homes with stone foundations.
Berkshire County average: 8.20 pCi/L, based on 5 user-submitted tests across 5 cities in the county. No homeowner readings have been submitted for Ashley Falls itself yet, so this county figure is the closest available benchmark. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Radon Readings Near Ashley Falls, MA
No homeowner tests have been submitted for Ashley Falls yet. The closest cities with user-submitted radon data are shown below — explore them to gauge local conditions. Radon varies by home, so testing is the only way to know your level.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Barrington | 9.6 mi | 7.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Lenox | 21.2 mi | 7.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Richmond | 22.1 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Westfield | 29.6 mi | 6.33 pCi/L | 3 |
| Dalton | 29.8 mi | 7.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| West Springfield | 35.0 mi | 7.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Easthampton | 36.3 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Florence | 36.9 mi | 6.83 pCi/L | 6 |
Berkshire County Radon Profile
Berkshire County is mapped as EPA Radon Zone 2, where the local geology is predicted to produce moderate indoor screening levels between 2 and 4 pCi/L. Homeowner-submitted tests from 5 cities in Berkshire County average 8.20 pCi/L across 5 tests — above the EPA's 4 pCi/L action level, reinforcing the need for testing across the county. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, and a short-term test is the only way to confirm a specific home's level in Berkshire County.