Greensburg, PA Radon Levels
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Greensburg, PA Radon Facts
Located in Westmoreland County (15601) southeast of Pittsburgh, this community has recorded an average radon level of 6.5 pCi/L, which exceeds the EPA's recommended action threshold of 4.0 pCi/L. The area sits atop Pennsylvanian-age shale and sandstone formations common throughout western Pennsylvania's coal region. Local housing includes both historic structures from the area's industrial heritage and suburban developments, with most homes featuring full basements that can concentrate radon gases from the underlying bedrock.
Based on 2 user-submitted radon tests for homes in Greensburg, PA. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Greensburg, PA Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Greensburg area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 pCi/L | Greensburg, PA | 0-20 Years | No Basement/All Slab |
| 6 pCi/L | Greensburg, PA | 0-20 Years | Full Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Greensburg, PA
Compare radon levels in Greensburg with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeannette | 4.1 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Export | 8.9 mi | 7.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Mount Pleasant | 9.3 mi | 7.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Irwin | 9.4 mi | 10.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Murrysville | 12.2 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| West Newton | 13.3 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Mckeesport | 17.2 mi | 7.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Apollo | 17.3 mi | 14.00 pCi/L | 1 |
Westmoreland County Radon Profile
The bedrock and soils beneath Westmoreland 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 8 cities in Westmoreland County average 7.50 pCi/L across 10 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 Westmoreland County.