Radon in ZIP code 29819

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ZIP 29819 crosses 3 county lines. Most of its land (83.2%) is in Greenwood County, South Carolina. EPA’s radon zone for this area: Zone 2, moderate potential.

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Zone 3 Greenwood County, SC · 83.2% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level below 2 pCi/L.

Zone 2 Abbeville County, SC · 11.3% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L.

Zone 3 McCormick County, SC · 5.5% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level below 2 pCi/L.

What this means for homes in 29819

EPA built its zone map county by county in 1993, so every address in each part of 29819 shares its county’s prediction. The zone is a starting point, not a measurement of your house. In a Zone 2 area many homes are fine and many are not; only a test tells you which yours is.

Because 29819 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.

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South Carolina radon help

SC Department of Environmental Services (800-768-0362) can help with test kits, local data and credentialed professionals: des.sc.gov/programs/bureau-air-quality/air-pollution/radon.

Frequently asked questions

What is the radon zone for ZIP code 29819?

ZIP 29819 spans 3 counties. The highest-potential zone among them is Zone 2 (moderate potential). Greenwood County: Zone 3 (83.2% of the ZIP's land); Abbeville County: Zone 2 (11.3% of the ZIP's land); McCormick County: Zone 3 (5.5% of the ZIP's land).

Should I test for radon in 29819?

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
Radon in ZIP 29819 (Greenwood County, SC): EPA radon zone · Radon by ZIP