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Girardville, PA Radon Levels

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Girardville, PA Radon Facts

EPA Radon Zone Zone 1 — High Risk > 4.0 pCi/L (Zone 1)
County Schuylkill County, PA
Zip Code 17935

Located in Schuylkill County within Pennsylvania's anthracite coal region, Girardville sits over Pennsylvanian-era coal measures and sedimentary bedrock. The community's housing in zip code 17935 includes many historic coal-era homes with traditional basements and foundations. While specific testing data is limited, the EPA Zone 1 classification and the area's geological history of coal mining warrant radon testing by homeowners to ensure indoor air safety.

16.67
pCi/L area average
Above EPA Action Level

Schuylkill County average: 16.67 pCi/L, based on 3 user-submitted tests across 3 cities in the county. No homeowner readings have been submitted for Girardville itself yet, so this county figure is the closest available benchmark. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.

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Radon Readings Near Girardville, PA

No homeowner tests have been submitted for Girardville yet. The closest cities with user-submitted radon data are shown below — explore them to gauge local conditions. Radon varies by home, so testing is the only way to know your level.

CityDistanceAvg User LevelReadings
Mount Carmel 7.0 mi 20.00 pCi/L 1
Pottsville 8.4 mi 10.00 pCi/L 1
Coal Township 13.9 mi 8.00 pCi/L 1
Pine Grove 15.7 mi 20.00 pCi/L 1
Valley View 17.0 mi 20.00 pCi/L 1
Danville 21.9 mi 5.67 pCi/L 3
Drums 22.8 mi 5.50 pCi/L 2
Weatherly 25.9 mi 20.00 pCi/L 1

Schuylkill County Radon Profile

Schuylkill County falls in EPA Radon Zone 1, meaning the local uranium-bearing geology is predicted to drive average indoor radon screening levels above the EPA's 4 pCi/L action threshold. Homeowner-submitted tests from 3 cities in Schuylkill County average 16.67 pCi/L across 3 tests — 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 Schuylkill County to test, as levels can differ between neighboring homes.

Radon FAQ for Girardville, PA

What EPA Radon Zone is Girardville in?
Girardville and the 17935 zip code are in Schuylkill County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 1. A zone of 1 predicts an average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L.
Why are radon readings shown from areas near Girardville?
No homeowner radon tests have been submitted for Girardville yet. Because radon is driven by regional soil and bedrock geology, readings from the closest cities—and the Schuylkill County average—are the best available indicator of local conditions until Girardville homeowners submit their own results. The EPA still recommends testing every individual home, since levels can vary significantly from house to house.
How much does radon mitigation cost in Girardville?
Radon mitigation in Girardville typically costs between $800 and $2,000. Most homes with standard basements can be mitigated with a sub-slab depressurization system in the $1,000–$1,500 range. Factors that can increase cost include complex foundations, crawl spaces, or very high radon levels.
Should I test for radon if I'm buying a home in Girardville?
Yes. Radon testing should be part of every home purchase. A short-term radon test is typically included as part of the home inspection process and costs $150–$250. If elevated levels are found, you can negotiate mitigation as part of the sale.