Lake Toxaway, NC Radon Levels
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Lake Toxaway, NC Radon Facts
This mountain resort community in Transylvania County sits on ancient metamorphic bedrock typical of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With limited radon testing data available for the 28747 area, homeowners should prioritize testing given the EPA Zone 1 classification. Mountain homes built into slopes or with walkout basements may be particularly susceptible to radon infiltration from the surrounding granite and gneiss formations.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Lake Toxaway, NC. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Lake Toxaway, NC Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Lake Toxaway area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 pCi/L | Lake Toxaway, NC | — | — |
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Radon Readings Near Lake Toxaway, NC
Compare radon levels in Lake Toxaway with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosman | 5.5 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Cashiers | 10.1 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Brevard | 11.4 mi | 7.50 pCi/L | 4 |
| Tuckasegee | 11.8 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Pisgah Forest | 16.2 mi | 20.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Highlands | 17.6 mi | 4.50 pCi/L | 4 |
| Scaly Mountain | 24.4 mi | 11.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Waynesville | 26.0 mi | 2.00 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.