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Hopatcong, NJ Radon Levels

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Hopatcong, NJ Radon Facts

EPA Radon Zone Zone 1 — High Risk > 4.0 pCi/L (Zone 1)
County Sussex County, NJ
Zip Code 07843
Avg. User Level 6.50 pCi/L
User Tests 2

Positioned in Sussex County within the New York City Metro area, Hopatcong sits along New Jersey's largest lake where the average radon level reaches 9.5 pCi/L. This reading substantially exceeds EPA's 4.0 pCi/L action threshold, with individual homes in zip code 07843 showing readings between 8.0 and 11.0 pCi/L. The area's Precambrian gneiss and granite bedrock, typical of New Jersey's Highlands region, creates conditions highly favorable for radon accumulation.

6.50
pCi/L average
Above EPA Action Level

Based on 2 user-submitted radon tests for homes in Hopatcong, NJ. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.

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Hopatcong, NJ Radon Levels

User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Hopatcong area.

Radon LevelCityHome AgeFoundation
5 pCi/L Hopatcong, NJ 51-99 Years Partial Basement
8 pCi/L Hopatcong, NJ 21-50 Years Full Basement
11 pCi/L Hopatcong, NJ 21-50 Years Partial Basement

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Radon FAQ for Hopatcong, NJ

What is the average radon level in Hopatcong, NJ?
Based on 2 user-submitted tests, the average radon level in Hopatcong is 6.50 pCi/L. This exceeds the EPA's recommended action level of 4.0 pCi/L, and radon testing is recommended for all homes in the area.
What EPA Radon Zone is Hopatcong in?
Hopatcong and the 07843 zip code are in Sussex County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 1. A zone of 1 predicts an average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L.
How much does radon mitigation cost in Hopatcong?
Radon mitigation in Hopatcong typically costs between $800 and $2,000. Most homes with standard basements can be mitigated with a sub-slab depressurization system in the $1,000–$1,500 range. Factors that can increase cost include complex foundations, crawl spaces, or very high radon levels.
Should I test for radon if I'm buying a home in Hopatcong?
Yes. Radon testing should be part of every home purchase. A short-term radon test is typically included as part of the home inspection process and costs $150–$250. If elevated levels are found, you can negotiate mitigation as part of the sale.

Most Active Radon Markets in New Jersey

Cities in New Jersey with the most user-submitted radon test data, ranked by number of submissions.

CityAvg User Radon LevelSubmissions
Cherry Hill 6.44 pCi/L 9
Hillsborough 6.14 pCi/L 7
Freehold 10.50 pCi/L 6
Marlboro 6.17 pCi/L 6
Bernardsville 7.00 pCi/L 5
Phillipsburg 7.00 pCi/L 5
Edison 5.60 pCi/L 5
Princeton 5.40 pCi/L 5
Sussex 9.75 pCi/L 4
Piscataway 6.75 pCi/L 4