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      Worcester, NY Radon Levels

      Check local Worcester radon levels and find certified testing and mitigation professionals to keep your home safe

      Worcester, NY Radon Facts

      EPA Radon Zone Zone 1 — High Risk > 4.0 pCi/L (Zone 1)
      County Otsego County, NY
      Zip Code 12197
      Avg. User Level 20.00 pCi/L
      User Tests 1

      Located in rural Otsego County, this small New York community has recorded an alarming average radon level of 20.0 pCi/L — five times the EPA action threshold. Zip code 12197 sits in EPA Zone 1, where the region's metamorphic bedrock and glacial soils create conditions highly favorable for radon gas production. Given these extremely elevated readings, all area homeowners should immediately test their properties and implement professional radon mitigation systems.

      20.00
      pCi/L average
      Above EPA Action Level

      Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Worcester, NY. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.

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      Worcester, NY Radon Levels

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

      Radon LevelCityHome AgeFoundation
      20 pCi/L Worcester, NY 100+ Years —

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      Radon FAQ for Worcester, NY

      What is the average radon level in Worcester, NY?
      Based on 1 user-submitted test, the average radon level in Worcester is 20.00 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 Worcester in?
      Worcester and the 12197 zip code are in Otsego 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 Worcester?
      Radon mitigation in Worcester 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 Worcester?
      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 in New York with the most user-submitted radon test data, ranked by number of submissions.

      CityAvg User Radon LevelSubmissions
      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

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