Radon in ZIP code 04469

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ZIP 04469 lies entirely in Penobscot County, Maine. EPA’s radon zone for this area: Zone 1, highest potential.

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Zone 1 Penobscot County, ME · 100% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level above 4 pCi/L.

What this means for homes in 04469

EPA built its zone map county by county in 1993, so every address in 04469 shares Penobscot County’s prediction. The zone is a starting point, not a measurement of your house. Zone 1 areas like this one have a high share of homes above 4 pCi/L, so testing is a priority.

Next: read how to test your home, then check the number with the level calculator.

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Maine radon help

ME Division of Environmental Health, Radiation Control Program (207-287-5676) can help with test kits, local data and credentialed professionals: www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/services/maine-public-health-laboratory/environmental-chemistry/radiochemistry-and-radon-testing/radon.

Frequently asked questions

What is the radon zone for ZIP code 04469?

ZIP 04469 lies in Penobscot County, which EPA places in Zone 1 (highest potential).

Should I test for radon in 04469?

Yes. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone, because radon varies from house to house. Fix the home if a confirmed result is 4 pCi/L or higher, and consider fixing between 2 and 4 pCi/L.

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Radon Test Checklist

A one-page, step-by-step checklist for running a home radon test right the first time, and what to do with the number.

  • Short-term vs. long-term test: which to use
  • Closed-house conditions and where to place the kit
  • What 2, 4 and 8 pCi/L mean and when to fix

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Sources

  1. U.S. EPA, EPA Map of Radon Zones (text version)
  2. U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZCTA to County Relationship File
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