Glen Lyon, PA Radon Levels
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Glen Lyon, PA Radon Facts
Located in Luzerne County within the Scranton Metro area, Glen Lyon sits in Pennsylvania's anthracite coal region where Pennsylvanian-age rocks and mining activities create complex radon conditions. With testing data for zip code 18617 currently limited, residents should prioritize radon testing given the area's EPA Zone 1 classification. Older homes in this former coal town, many with stone or block basements, may be particularly vulnerable to radon accumulation.
Luzerne County average: 6.83 pCi/L, based on 6 user-submitted tests across 5 cities in the county. No homeowner readings have been submitted for Glen Lyon 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 Glen Lyon, PA
No homeowner tests have been submitted for Glen Lyon 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.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 8.2 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Shavertown | 10.2 mi | 8.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Drums | 11.5 mi | 5.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Kingston | 11.8 mi | 14.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Wyoming | 15.2 mi | 3.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Weatherly | 20.5 mi | 20.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Old Forge | 22.0 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Pocono Lake | 27.3 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 3 |
Luzerne County Radon Profile
The bedrock and soils beneath Luzerne County are classified by the EPA as Radon Zone 1, the highest-risk tier, with predicted average indoor screening levels above 4 pCi/L. Homeowner-submitted tests from 5 cities in Luzerne County average 6.83 pCi/L across 6 tests — above the EPA's 4 pCi/L action level, reinforcing the need for testing across the county. 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 Luzerne County.