Bluff City, TN Radon Levels
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Bluff City, TN Radon Facts
Bluff City in Sullivan County, part of the Kingsport Metro area, shows radon levels averaging 5.0 pCi/L — moderately above the EPA action threshold. Tennessee's Appalachian geology, featuring limestone and dolomite bedrock, creates favorable conditions for radon accumulation in this 37618 area. Residents should consider radon mitigation to reduce indoor concentrations, particularly in homes with basements common throughout this mountainous region.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Bluff City, TN. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Bluff City, TN Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Bluff City area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 pCi/L | Bluff City, TN | 0-20 Years | No Basement/All Crawl Space |
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Radon Readings Near Bluff City, TN
Compare radon levels in Bluff City with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 7.0 mi | 6.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Blountville | 8.2 mi | 20.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Elizabethton | 9.4 mi | 7.33 pCi/L | 3 |
| Johnson City | 12.4 mi | 4.20 pCi/L | 5 |
| Kingsport | 16.9 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Jonesborough | 18.9 mi | 7.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Telford | 23.2 mi | 12.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Mountain City | 23.5 mi | 20.00 pCi/L | 1 |
Sullivan County Radon Profile
The bedrock and soils beneath Sullivan 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 4 cities in Sullivan County average 8.60 pCi/L across 5 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 Sullivan County.