Saugus, MA Radon Levels
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Saugus, MA Radon Facts
Located in Essex County within the Boston metro area, Saugus sits where New England granite bedrock can contribute to elevated radon levels in some properties. One local test shows an average reading of 5.0 pCi/L, which exceeds the EPA's 4.0 pCi/L action threshold. The community's mix of older New England homes and postwar construction in zip code 01906 should be tested, particularly properties with basement foundations common to the region.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Saugus, MA. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Saugus, MA Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Saugus area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 pCi/L | Saugus, MA | 0-20 Years | Full Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Saugus, MA
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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.