Waynesville, NC Radon Levels
Check local Waynesville radon levels and find certified testing and mitigation professionals to keep your home safe
Waynesville, NC Radon Facts
Nestled in western North Carolina's Haywood County in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Waynesville sits on crystalline bedrock that can produce variable radon levels depending on local geology. Recent testing in zip codes 28785 and 28786 shows an average level of 2.0 pCi/L, which falls within the EPA recommended range but still warrants continued monitoring. The area's mountain homes often feature full basements or walkout basements that can concentrate radon gas from the surrounding granite and metamorphic rock formations.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Waynesville, NC. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
Waynesville, NC Radon Mitigation
Professional radon mitigation is the most effective way to permanently lower radon levels and protect your household.
Need Radon Mitigation or Testing in Waynesville?
- 100% Free, No-Obligation Quotes
- Matches You with State-Licensed Haywood County Pros
Waynesville, NC Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Waynesville area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 pCi/L | Waynesville, NC | 51-99 Years | — |
Have a radon test result for Waynesville? Submit your reading to help other homeowners.
Radon Readings Near Waynesville, NC
Compare radon levels in Waynesville with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candler | 15.9 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Whittier | 17.9 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Tuckasegee | 18.6 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Brevard | 24.6 mi | 7.50 pCi/L | 4 |
| Pisgah Forest | 25.0 mi | 20.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Lake Toxaway | 26.0 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Bryson City | 26.5 mi | 20.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Rosman | 27.4 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
Haywood County Radon Profile
Haywood County is mapped as EPA Radon Zone 2, where the local geology is predicted to produce moderate indoor screening levels between 2 and 4 pCi/L. Homeowner-submitted tests from 1 city in Haywood County average 2.00 pCi/L across 1 test — below the EPA's 4 pCi/L action level, though radon varies sharply from home to home. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, and a short-term test is the only way to confirm a specific home's level in Haywood County.