Needham Heights, MA Radon Levels
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Needham Heights, MA Radon Facts
This Norfolk County community in the Boston Metro area has recorded an average radon level of 4.0 pCi/L, right at the EPA action threshold. Built on New England's characteristic glacial deposits over granite bedrock, homes in zip code 02494 should be tested regularly given the geological conditions that can produce variable radon concentrations.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Needham Heights, MA. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Needham Heights, MA Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Needham Heights area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 pCi/L | Needham Heights, MA | — | Full Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Needham Heights, MA
Compare radon levels in Needham Heights with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needham | 1.3 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Wellesley Hills | 2.4 mi | 8.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Wellesley | 3.4 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Newton Center | 3.7 mi | 4.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| West Newton | 3.8 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Newtonville | 4.2 mi | 3.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Roslindale | 5.3 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Westwood | 5.6 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
Norfolk County Radon Profile
The soils and bedrock of Norfolk 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 17 cities in Norfolk County average 8.08 pCi/L across 25 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 Norfolk County to test, as levels can differ between neighboring homes.