Wellesley Hills, MA Radon Levels
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Wellesley Hills, MA Radon Facts
Located within the prestigious Wellesley community in Norfolk County, this Boston Metro area neighborhood has an average radon reading of 6.0 pCi/L, above the EPA's recommended action level. The area features upscale residential properties with full basements, predominantly built during the mid-20th century expansion period. Residents in zip code 02481 should conduct radon testing and consider mitigation systems when readings exceed 4.0 pCi/L.
Based on 2 user-submitted radon tests for homes in Wellesley Hills, MA. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Wellesley Hills, MA Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Wellesley Hills area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 pCi/L | Wellesley Hills, MA | 51-99 Years | Partial Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Wellesley Hills, MA
Compare radon levels in Wellesley Hills with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellesley | 1.7 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Needham Heights | 2.4 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Needham | 2.5 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| West Newton | 3.6 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Newtonville | 4.4 mi | 3.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Natick | 4.5 mi | 4.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Newton Center | 4.9 mi | 4.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Wayland | 5.0 mi | 10.67 pCi/L | 3 |
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.