New Paris, PA Radon Levels
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New Paris, PA Radon Facts
Located in south-central Pennsylvania's Bedford County, New Paris sits within EPA Zone 1 where the Appalachian region's sedimentary bedrock and shale formations frequently generate elevated radon levels. The area's predominantly rural housing, including many older homes with stone foundations and traditional full basements, can facilitate radon accumulation. Professional testing is strongly recommended for zip code 15554 residents due to limited current monitoring data.
Bedford County average: 20.00 pCi/L, based on 1 user-submitted test across 1 city in the county. No homeowner readings have been submitted for New Paris 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 New Paris, PA
No homeowner tests have been submitted for New Paris 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schellsburg | 5.5 mi | 20.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Martinsburg | 19.4 mi | 15.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Johnstown | 20.8 mi | 7.33 pCi/L | 3 |
| Duncansville | 22.8 mi | 3.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Hollidaysburg | 25.3 mi | 7.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| James Creek | 27.7 mi | 20.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Altoona | 29.2 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Mc Connellsburg | 35.5 mi | 8.00 pCi/L | 1 |
Bedford County Radon Profile
The bedrock and soils beneath Bedford 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 1 city in Bedford County average 20.00 pCi/L across 1 test — 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 Bedford County.