Boxford, MA Radon Levels
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Boxford, MA Radon Facts
Located in Essex County within the Boston Metro area, Boxford shows an average radon level of 6.67 pCi/L based on 3 local tests, exceeding the EPA's recommended action threshold of 4.0 pCi/L. This historic North Shore community in zip code 01921 sits atop granite and metamorphic bedrock formations that commonly produce elevated radon readings. Homeowners should strongly consider professional radon testing and mitigation, especially in the area's many colonial-era homes with traditional stone foundations.
Based on 3 user-submitted radon tests for homes in Boxford, MA. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Boxford, MA Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Boxford area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 pCi/L | Boxford, MA | 21-50 Years | Full Basement |
| 5 pCi/L | Boxford, MA | 51-99 Years | Full Basement |
| 6 pCi/L | Boxford, MA | 21-50 Years | — |
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Radon Readings Near Boxford, MA
Compare radon levels in Boxford with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | 3.7 mi | 7.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Topsfield | 4.1 mi | 7.00 pCi/L | 3 |
| North Andover | 5.0 mi | 11.67 pCi/L | 3 |
| Rowley | 5.8 mi | 8.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Middleton | 5.9 mi | 5.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Haverhill | 7.5 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Andover | 7.7 mi | 10.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| North Reading | 8.0 mi | 13.50 pCi/L | 2 |
Essex County Radon Profile
Essex County falls in EPA Radon Zone 1, meaning the local uranium-bearing geology is predicted to drive average indoor radon screening levels above the EPA's 4 pCi/L action threshold. Homeowner-submitted tests from 25 cities in Essex County average 6.63 pCi/L across 43 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 Essex County to test, as levels can differ between neighboring homes.