Radon in ZIP code 38940
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ZIP 38940 crosses 3 county lines. Most of its land (72.9%) is in Grenada County, Mississippi. EPA’s radon zone for this area: Zone 3, low potential.
Predicted average indoor screening level below 2 pCi/L.
Predicted average indoor screening level below 2 pCi/L.
Predicted average indoor screening level below 2 pCi/L.
What this means for homes in 38940
EPA built its zone map county by county in 1993, so every address in each part of 38940 shares its county’s prediction. The zone is a starting point, not a measurement of your house. A Zone 3 prediction is the lowest, but EPA still finds homes above the action level in these areas.
Because 38940 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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Frequently asked questions
What is the radon zone for ZIP code 38940?
ZIP 38940 spans 3 counties. The highest-potential zone among them is Zone 3 (low potential). Grenada County: Zone 3 (72.9% of the ZIP's land); Tallahatchie County: Zone 3 (19.1% of the ZIP's land); Carroll County: Zone 3 (8% of the ZIP's land).
Should I test for radon in 38940?
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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