Cedar Mountain, NC Radon Levels
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Cedar Mountain, NC Radon Facts
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Transylvania County, Cedar Mountain currently has limited radon testing data available for zip code 28718. The community's mountainous location in EPA Zone 1 suggests high radon potential, reflecting the area's granite and gneiss geology common throughout western North Carolina's highlands. Mountain residents should prioritize radon testing due to the region's uranium-bearing bedrock and potential for significant radon accumulation in enclosed spaces.
Transylvania County average: 8.29 pCi/L, based on 7 user-submitted tests across 4 cities in the county. No homeowner readings have been submitted for Cedar Mountain itself yet, so this county figure is the closest available benchmark. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Radon Readings Near Cedar Mountain, NC
No homeowner tests have been submitted for Cedar Mountain yet. The closest cities with user-submitted radon data are shown below — explore them to gauge local conditions. Radon varies by home, so testing is the only way to know your level.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard | 7.6 mi | 7.50 pCi/L | 4 |
| Pisgah Forest | 7.8 mi | 20.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Rosman | 10.4 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Hendersonville | 15.8 mi | 9.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Lake Toxaway | 15.9 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Cashiers | 25.7 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Tuckasegee | 25.8 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Candler | 27.0 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 1 |
Transylvania County Radon Profile
Because of its underlying geology, Transylvania County is mapped as EPA Radon Zone 1 — the most elevated classification — where predicted indoor screening averages exceed 4 pCi/L. Homeowner-submitted tests from 4 cities in Transylvania County average 8.29 pCi/L across 7 tests — above the EPA's 4 pCi/L action level, reinforcing the need for testing across the county. As the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., radon warrants testing in every Transylvania County home regardless of zone or a neighbor's results.