Radon in ZIP code 48845
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ZIP 48845 crosses 4 county lines. Most of its land (43.3%) is in Ionia County, Michigan. EPA’s radon zone for this area: Zone 2, moderate potential.
Predicted average indoor screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L.
Predicted average indoor screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L.
Predicted average indoor screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L.
Predicted average indoor screening level below 2 pCi/L.
What this means for homes in 48845
EPA built its zone map county by county in 1993, so every address in each part of 48845 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 48845 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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MI Dept. of Environmental Quality, Office of Waste Management and Radiological Protection can help with test kits, local data and credentialed professionals: www.michigan.gov/egle/about/organization/materials-management/indoor-radon.
Frequently asked questions
What is the radon zone for ZIP code 48845?
ZIP 48845 spans 4 counties. The highest-potential zone among them is Zone 2 (moderate potential). Ionia County: Zone 2 (43.3% of the ZIP's land); Clinton County: Zone 2 (29.7% of the ZIP's land); Montcalm County: Zone 2 (18.3% of the ZIP's land); Gratiot County: Zone 3 (8.6% of the ZIP's land).
Should I test for radon in 48845?
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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