Waxhaw, NC Radon Levels
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Waxhaw, NC Radon Facts
Located in Union County within the Charlotte Metro area, Waxhaw sits in EPA Zone 3 with an average radon level of 4.0 pCi/L based on limited testing data. This reading sits right at the EPA action threshold, indicating that while levels may be moderate, continued monitoring and testing remain important for homeowners. The area's Piedmont geology and mix of older homes with crawl spaces and newer construction with various foundation types can create variable radon entry potential across zip code 28173.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Waxhaw, NC. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Waxhaw, NC Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Waxhaw area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 pCi/L | Waxhaw, NC | 0-20 Years | No Basement/All Slab |
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Radon Readings Near Waxhaw, NC
Compare radon levels in Waxhaw with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 20.7 mi | 7.33 pCi/L | 3 |
| Mount Holly | 31.7 mi | 3.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Gastonia | 32.6 mi | 3.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Concord | 33.5 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Huntersville | 33.8 mi | 3.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Dallas | 38.4 mi | 3.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Cornelius | 38.7 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Kannapolis | 39.7 mi | 7.00 pCi/L | 1 |
Union County Radon Profile
Local geology places Union County in EPA Radon Zone 3, where predicted indoor radon averages fall below 2 pCi/L — though no county is risk-free. Homeowner-submitted tests from 1 city in Union County average 4.00 pCi/L across 1 test — above the EPA's 4 pCi/L action level, reinforcing the need for testing across the county. Since radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer nationally, the EPA urges every household in Union County to test, as levels can differ between neighboring homes.