Radon zones in Maine
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EPA’s Map of Radon Zones places 16 Maine counties in its three radon potential zones: 12 in Zone 1 (highest), 4 in Zone 2 (moderate), and 0 in Zone 3 (low).
What this means for Maine homes
Most Maine counties fall in Zone 1. EPA predicts average indoor screening levels above 4 pCi/L across much of Maine, so elevated radon is common. Testing is especially worthwhile here, and radon-resistant construction features make sense for new homes.
EPA’s guidance is the same everywhere: test your home, fix it if the level is 4 pCi/L or higher, and consider fixing between 2 and 4 pCi/L. The zone map is from 1993 and should not be used to decide whether a single home needs testing.
Maine radon program
EPA lists the following state contact for Maine: ME Division of Environmental Health, Radiation Control Program, phone 207-287-5676. Website: www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/services/maine-public-health-laboratory/environmental-chemistry/radiochemistry-and-radon-testing/radon. State programs can tell you about local testing data, free or discounted test kits, disclosure rules for home sales, and credentialed radon professionals.
Maine counties and their EPA radon zones
| County | EPA radon zone |
|---|---|
| Androscoggin County | Zone 1 |
| Aroostook County | Zone 1 |
| Cumberland County | Zone 1 |
| Franklin County | Zone 1 |
| Hancock County | Zone 1 |
| Kennebec County | Zone 1 |
| Knox County | Zone 2 |
| Lincoln County | Zone 1 |
| Oxford County | Zone 1 |
| Penobscot County | Zone 1 |
| Piscataquis County | Zone 1 |
| Sagadahoc County | Zone 2 |
| Somerset County | Zone 1 |
| Waldo County | Zone 2 |
| Washington County | Zone 2 |
| York County | Zone 1 |
County names follow the 2020 Census. Zones from the EPA Map of Radon Zones (text version). Rows marked “zone of” use the zone EPA gave the predecessor or surrounding county.
Next steps: read how to test your home, check a result with the level calculator, or look up a single address by ZIP code.