New Castle, PA Radon Levels
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New Castle, PA Radon Facts
Industrial city New Castle in Lawrence County shows concerning radon levels averaging 20.0 pCi/L, five times above EPA action guidelines. Located within the Pittsburgh Metro area where Appalachian geology creates high radon potential, homes across ZIP codes 16101, 16102, 16105, and 16108 face significant exposure risks. Immediate testing and professional mitigation are strongly recommended for all residents in this western Pennsylvania community.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in New Castle, PA. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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New Castle, PA Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the New Castle area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 pCi/L | New Castle, PA | 51-99 Years | Full Basement |
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Radon Readings Near New Castle, PA
Compare radon levels in New Castle with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski | 9.5 mi | 9.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| New Wilmington | 10.1 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Beaver Falls | 15.5 mi | 11.33 pCi/L | 3 |
| Hermitage | 17.5 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| New Brighton | 17.7 mi | 20.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Grove City | 17.8 mi | 9.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Sharpsville | 20.0 mi | 9.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Zelienople | 20.2 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 2 |
Lawrence County Radon Profile
EPA mapping assigns Lawrence County to Radon Zone 2, indicating moderate predicted indoor screening levels in the 2 to 4 pCi/L range based on regional geology. Homeowner-submitted tests from 2 cities in Lawrence County average 14.50 pCi/L across 2 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 Lawrence County home regardless of zone or a neighbor's results.