New Paltz, NY Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is New Paltz in?

New Paltz is in Ulster County, EPA Zone 1.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in New Paltz?

Radon mitigation typically costs between $800 and $2,000. Most standard systems fall in the $1,000-$1,500 range.

Ulster County

EPA Zone 1

New Paltz, NY resides in Ulster 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. Testing is recommended for all homes in the 12561 zip code area.

New Paltz, NY Radon Mitigation

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New Paltz Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for New Paltz and the 12561 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 1 — High Risk

County

Ulster County, NY

Zip Code

12561

Predicted Screening Level

> 4.0 pCi/L (Zone 1)

New Paltz and the 12561 zip code are located in Ulster County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 1. A radon zone of 1 predicts an average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. The EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone classification.

Radon FAQ for New Paltz, NY

What EPA Radon Zone is New Paltz in?

New Paltz and the 12561 zip code are in Ulster 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 New Paltz?

Radon mitigation in New Paltz 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 New Paltz?

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 York

Cities with the most user-submitted radon test data in the state.

City	Avg User Radon Level	Submissions
Brooklyn	10.80 pCi/L	5
Oneonta	6.50 pCi/L	4
Clifton Park	3.75 pCi/L	4
Elmira	15.00 pCi/L	3
Saugerties	10.67 pCi/L	3
Staten Island	4.00 pCi/L	3
New York	9.00 pCi/L	2
Yonkers	8.00 pCi/L	2
Horseheads	7.50 pCi/L	2
Poughkeepsie	16.00 pCi/L	1
Buffalo	4.00 pCi/L	1
Pelham	3.00 pCi/L	1