Princeton, MA Radon Levels
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Princeton, MA Radon Facts
Located in Worcester County within the Worcester Metro area, Princeton has recorded an average radon level of 20.0 pCi/L based on available testing data. This reading significantly exceeds the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L, indicating that homes in zip code 01541 may require radon mitigation. Massachusetts' granite bedrock and glacial soils can create conditions favorable for elevated radon accumulation.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Princeton, MA. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Princeton, MA Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Princeton area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 pCi/L | Princeton, MA | 21-50 Years | Partial Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Princeton, MA
Compare radon levels in Princeton with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland | 6.4 mi | 4.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Hubbardston | 6.8 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Fitchburg | 9.6 mi | 12.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Lancaster | 9.7 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Clinton | 10.1 mi | 17.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Gardner | 10.3 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Worcester | 12.5 mi | 17.67 pCi/L | 3 |
| Shrewsbury | 14.0 mi | 10.00 pCi/L | 2 |
Worcester County Radon Profile
The bedrock and soils beneath Worcester County are classified by the EPA as Radon Zone 1, the highest-risk tier, with predicted average indoor screening levels above 4 pCi/L. Homeowner-submitted tests from 28 cities in Worcester County average 9.12 pCi/L across 41 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 Worcester County.