Radon in ZIP code 29581

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ZIP 29581 crosses 3 county lines. Most of its land (73.6%) is in Horry County, South Carolina. EPA’s radon zone for this area: Zone 3, low potential.

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Zone 3 Horry County, SC · 73.6% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level below 2 pCi/L.

Zone 3 Dillon County, SC · 15.5% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level below 2 pCi/L.

Zone 3 Marion County, SC · 10.9% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level below 2 pCi/L.

What this means for homes in 29581

EPA built its zone map county by county in 1993, so every address in each part of 29581 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 29581 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 29581?

ZIP 29581 spans 3 counties. The highest-potential zone among them is Zone 3 (low potential). Horry County: Zone 3 (73.6% of the ZIP's land); Dillon County: Zone 3 (15.5% of the ZIP's land); Marion County: Zone 3 (10.9% of the ZIP's land).

Should I test for radon in 29581?

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 29581 (Horry County, SC): EPA radon zone · Radon by ZIP