Radon in ZIP code 70403

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ZIP 70403 crosses 2 county lines. Most of its land (86.1%) is in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. EPA’s radon zone for this area: Zone 3, low potential.

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Zone 3 Tangipahoa Parish, LA · 86.1% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level below 2 pCi/L.

Zone 3 Livingston Parish, LA · 13.9% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level below 2 pCi/L.

What this means for homes in 70403

EPA built its zone map county by county in 1993, so every address in each part of 70403 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 70403 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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The Louisiana radon program can help with test kits, local data and credentialed professionals: deq.louisiana.gov/faq/category/32.

Frequently asked questions

What is the radon zone for ZIP code 70403?

ZIP 70403 spans 2 counties. The highest-potential zone among them is Zone 3 (low potential). Tangipahoa Parish: Zone 3 (86.1% of the ZIP's land); Livingston Parish: Zone 3 (13.9% of the ZIP's land).

Should I test for radon in 70403?

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

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  • 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 70403 (Tangipahoa Parish, LA): EPA radon zone · Radon by ZIP