Radon in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana

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Zone 3 Low potential. Predicted average indoor screening level below 2 pCi/L.

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Tangipahoa Parish is one of 64 Louisiana parishes (out of 64) that EPA places in Zone 3. 18 ZIP codes reach into the parish, 10 of them entirely.

What the zone means for a Tangipahoa Parish home

Zone 3 means EPA predicted a county-wide average below 2 pCi/L. Many Tangipahoa Parish homes will test low, but EPA has found homes above the action level in every Zone 3 county it studied, so a low zone is not a pass.

A short-term test kit costs little and takes two to seven days. If your result is 4 pCi/L or higher, EPA recommends a follow-up test and, if it is confirmed, a mitigation system, which typically uses a pipe and fan to pull soil gas from under the foundation and vent it above the roof. Check a result with the level calculator and plan your next step with the follow-up planner.

Finding a radon professional in Tangipahoa Parish

We have not added Louisiana professionals yet. Until we do, use the Louisiana radon program at deq.louisiana.gov/faq/category/32, or the national certification boards: the NRPP pro search and NRSB find a pro. Or ask for free quotes below.

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ZIP codes in Tangipahoa Parish

Open a ZIP to see every county it touches. Where a ZIP crosses a parish line, the percentage is the share of its land area inside Tangipahoa Parish.

Louisiana radon program

EPA lists the Louisiana radon program as the state contact. State programs can tell you about local test results, discounted kits, disclosure rules for home sales and credentialed professionals. Website: deq.louisiana.gov/faq/category/32.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the EPA radon zone for Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana?

EPA's Map of Radon Zones puts Tangipahoa Parish in Zone 3 (low potential): Predicted average indoor screening level below 2 pCi/L.

Do I need to test for radon in Tangipahoa Parish if the zone is low?

Yes. EPA says the zone map should not be used to decide whether a single home needs testing. Homes with high radon are found in every zone, and neighboring homes can test very differently. Testing is cheap and the only way to know your level.

How do I find a certified radon professional in Tangipahoa Parish?

Ask the Louisiana radon program for its list of credentialed professionals, or search the national certification boards, NRPP and NRSB. You can also ask for free quotes with the form on this page.

How many ZIP codes are in Tangipahoa Parish?

18 ZIP codes have at least part of their land area in Tangipahoa Parish, based on the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Area to county relationship file.

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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
  3. U.S. EPA, A Citizen’s Guide to Radon
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