Radon in ZIP code 19342

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ZIP 19342 crosses 2 county lines. Most of its land (96.7%) is in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. EPA’s radon zone for this area: Zone 1, highest potential.

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Zone 1 Delaware County, PA · 96.7% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level above 4 pCi/L.

Zone 1 Chester County, PA · 3.3% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level above 4 pCi/L.

What this means for homes in 19342

EPA built its zone map county by county in 1993, so every address in each part of 19342 shares its 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.

Because 19342 crosses county lines, your county depends on your street. Your property tax bill or county assessor site shows which county you are in. Next: read how to test your home, then check the number with the level calculator.

Radon professionals for 19342

These professionals are listed for the counties that 19342 falls in. Featured listings are paid placements and are labelled.

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Pennsylvania radon help

PA Dept. of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Radiation Protection (717-783-3594) can help with test kits, local data and credentialed professionals: www.dep.pa.gov/Business/RadiationProtection/RadonDivision/Pages/Radon-in-the-home.aspx.

Frequently asked questions

What is the radon zone for ZIP code 19342?

ZIP 19342 spans 2 counties. The highest-potential zone among them is Zone 1 (highest potential). Delaware County: Zone 1 (96.7% of the ZIP's land); Chester County: Zone 1 (3.3% of the ZIP's land).

Should I test for radon in 19342?

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.

Are there certified radon professionals near 19342?

This page lists 30 professionals for the counties that 19342 falls in, each checked against the state's official certification or licence list.

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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
Radon in ZIP 19342 (Delaware County, PA): EPA radon zone · Radon by ZIP