Hayesville, NC Radon Levels
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Hayesville, NC Radon Facts
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Clay County, Hayesville sits on ancient metamorphic and igneous bedrock that can produce significantly elevated radon levels. Local testing data reveals an average concentration of 20.0 pCi/L, dramatically exceeding the EPA action threshold and requiring immediate mitigation attention from homeowners. The mountain community's housing includes both historic structures and newer mountain homes, many with basements that can trap radon in this geologically active region.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Hayesville, NC. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Hayesville, NC Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Hayesville area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 pCi/L | Hayesville, NC | 21-50 Years | Full Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Hayesville, NC
Compare radon levels in Hayesville with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topton | 14.4 mi | 16.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Murphy | 15.5 mi | 12.83 pCi/L | 6 |
| Robbinsville | 19.6 mi | 15.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Franklin | 24.5 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Scaly Mountain | 26.0 mi | 11.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Highlands | 32.3 mi | 4.50 pCi/L | 4 |
| Bryson City | 32.9 mi | 20.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Whittier | 39.7 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
Clay County Radon Profile
EPA mapping assigns Clay County to Radon Zone 2, indicating moderate predicted indoor screening levels in the 2 to 4 pCi/L range based on regional geology. Homeowner-submitted tests from 1 city in Clay County average 20.00 pCi/L across 1 test — 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 Clay County home regardless of zone or a neighbor's results.