Pocono Lake, PA Radon Levels
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Pocono Lake, PA Radon Facts
Located in Monroe County in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains region, Pocono Lake shows an average radon level of 5.0 pCi/L, exceeding the EPA action threshold. The area's glacial geology and rocky terrain contribute to elevated radon potential in ZIP code 18347. Residents should prioritize testing and mitigation, particularly in homes with basement or crawl space foundations common to the region.
Based on 3 user-submitted radon tests for homes in Pocono Lake, PA. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Pocono Lake, PA Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Pocono Lake area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 pCi/L | Pocono Lake, PA | 21-50 Years | No Basement/All Slab |
| 4 pCi/L | Pocono Lake, PA | 0-20 Years | No Basement/All Crawl Space |
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Radon Readings Near Pocono Lake, PA
Compare radon levels in Pocono Lake with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocono Pines | 4.3 mi | 3.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Blakeslee | 5.0 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Pocono Summit | 7.8 mi | 8.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Tobyhanna | 9.6 mi | 11.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Albrightsville | 10.1 mi | 9.00 pCi/L | 4 |
| Effort | 11.8 mi | 20.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Moscow | 15.6 mi | 19.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Kunkletown | 15.7 mi | 20.00 pCi/L | 1 |
Monroe County Radon Profile
Because of its underlying geology, Monroe 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 13 cities in Monroe County average 8.45 pCi/L across 20 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 Monroe County home regardless of zone or a neighbor's results.