Hellertown, PA Radon Levels
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Hellertown, PA Radon Facts
Hellertown in Northampton County within the Allentown-Philadelphia Metro corridor reports radon levels averaging 13.0 pCi/L, substantially exceeding EPA action levels and requiring immediate attention. The borough's location in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley, with limestone bedrock and glacial deposits, contributes to high radon potential throughout the area. Homes in zip code 18055 should prioritize professional radon testing and mitigation systems to protect residents from these dangerous levels.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Hellertown, PA. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Hellertown, PA Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Hellertown area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 pCi/L | Hellertown, PA | — | Full Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Hellertown, PA
Compare radon levels in Hellertown with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Valley | 5.9 mi | 11.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Coopersburg | 6.1 mi | 7.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Easton | 9.1 mi | 12.33 pCi/L | 6 |
| Quakertown | 9.8 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Upper Black Eddy | 10.8 mi | 8.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Nazareth | 11.3 mi | 20.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Bath | 12.7 mi | 14.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Sellersville | 15.2 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 1 |
Northampton County Radon Profile
Because of its underlying geology, Northampton County is mapped as EPA Radon Zone 1 — the most elevated classification — where predicted indoor screening averages exceed 4 pCi/L. Homeowner-submitted tests from 5 cities in Northampton County average 13.64 pCi/L across 11 tests — above the EPA's 4 pCi/L action level, reinforcing the need for testing across the county. As the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., radon warrants testing in every Northampton County home regardless of zone or a neighbor's results.