Union Mills, NC Radon Levels
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Union Mills, NC Radon Facts
Located in Rutherford County in western North Carolina's foothills, Union Mills has recorded an average radon level of 6.0 pCi/L based on available testing data for zip code 28167. This reading exceeds the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L, indicating that radon mitigation may be necessary for many homes in the area. The community's position near granite and metamorphic bedrock formations, combined with its mountain valley setting, creates geological conditions favorable for radon accumulation in homes.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Union Mills, NC. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Union Mills, NC Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Union Mills area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 pCi/L | Union Mills, NC | 21-50 Years | Full Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Union Mills, NC
Compare radon levels in Union Mills with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bostic | 8.9 mi | 6.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Lake Lure | 11.8 mi | 10.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Mill Spring | 14.3 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Old Fort | 15.0 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Black Mountain | 20.1 mi | 6.33 pCi/L | 3 |
| Morganton | 23.4 mi | 2.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Fairview | 24.5 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Swannanoa | 26.6 mi | 10.00 pCi/L | 1 |
Rutherford County Radon Profile
EPA mapping assigns Rutherford 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 3 cities in Rutherford County average 7.25 pCi/L across 4 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 Rutherford County home regardless of zone or a neighbor's results.