Dutchess-county-radon-statistics

According to the New York State Department of Health, the pCi/L average in Dutchess county is 2.34. Out of a total of 2487 homes tested for radon in Dutchess County, 526 have failed radon tests with a 4.00 or higher using the EPA standards. As state and government entities raise awareness for health issues associated with Radon, mitigation systems are highly recommended for buildings over 4.0 PCI/L.

Our testing devices measure the rate of radioactive decay, not mass or volume of radon. Many areas in Dutchess County will test differently due to the various types of soil and bedrock. The only possible way to know if you have radon is to test for it as radon is inert and cannot be seen or smelled.

Although radon can come from landfills and other man-made situations, the majority of radon comes from the soil beneath us. Primarily from the area directly under and a few meters around buildings.

 

Testing your home or business can be very inexpensive.

 

There are many different testing methods you can choose from. Home centers around the country offer test kits ranging from $20, we suggest testing during the winter or spring months when radon levels are usually highest. We often urge homeowners to not rely on home inspector tests as the results are both a small sample (2-day test usually) and can easily be compromised in the sale of a home. We are believers that a homeowner that takes control and does testing themselves often delivers the most accurate results.

We do provide short-term and long-term certified testing if desired. Although at the price we need to charge we like to refer customers to a permanent digital tester that can be purchased on Amazon. Please see our radon testing page to see all the devices we approve.

If you are in need of a certified radon tester within Dutchess county, contact us today for your radon requirements.

 

  • Radon levels fluctuate. Test your home in multiple seasons for the best results.
  • Follow the directions in your testing device thoroughly
  • Do not rely on a home inspector’s test results when part of the sale/purchase of a home
  • Mitigation is often affordable and a permanent fix
  • We service Greene, Albany, Columbia, Ulster, Schoharie, Rensselaer, and Saratoga Counties

 

 

 

NYS DOH Measured Basement, First Floor Screening Radon Levels (November 2021)
County Town/Village/City Test Location Homes Screened Radon Concentration (pCi/L) Total Homes
Average GEO Mean GEO Std Dev Maximum <4 pCi/L ≥4 & <20 pCi/L >20 pCi/L
Report includes results from charcoal and soil detectors.

Only Basement, First Floor readings selected.

Only Screening readings selected.

DUTCHESS AMENIA Basement 26 10.03 6.19 3.50 44.80 5 18 3
DUTCHESS AMENIA 1st Floor 14 5.69 2.89 4.36 14.80 7 7 0
DUTCHESS BEACON Basement 59 4.55 2.71 3.31 21.20 35 22 2
DUTCHESS BEACON 1st Floor 34 2.19 0.98 3.93 13.60 30 4 0
DUTCHESS BEEKMAN Basement 103 8.65 5.18 2.77 86.20 39 54 10
DUTCHESS BEEKMAN 1st Floor 35 3.86 2.37 3.18 11.30 22 13 0
DUTCHESS CLINTON Basement 66 10.22 5.77 2.88 72.60 20 40 6
DUTCHESS CLINTON 1st Floor 22 4.38 2.76 2.84 17.40 14 8 0
DUTCHESS DOVER Basement 35 10.32 5.01 3.90 49.90 14 16 5
DUTCHESS DOVER 1st Floor 16 3.51 1.64 4.44 12.00 11 5 0
DUTCHESS E. FISHKILL Basement 376 7.60 4.57 2.90 71.60 157 187 32
DUTCHESS E. FISHKILL 1st Floor 124 3.19 1.70 3.54 21.80 94 29 1
DUTCHESS FISHKILL Basement 142 4.97 2.84 3.12 31.30 86 51 5
DUTCHESS FISHKILL 1st Floor 41 1.78 1.04 3.18 9.30 37 4 0
DUTCHESS HYDE PARK Basement 230 6.25 4.26 2.68 40.40 93 132 5
DUTCHESS HYDE PARK 1st Floor 95 2.52 1.33 3.30 29.60 80 14 1
DUTCHESS LA GRANGE Basement 237 8.46 4.75 3.10 135.20 96 120 21
DUTCHESS LA GRANGE 1st Floor 88 3.10 1.77 3.32 18.90 66 22 0
DUTCHESS MILAN Basement 20 9.00 5.91 2.81 29.10 6 12 2
DUTCHESS MILAN 1st Floor 8 2.55 1.28 4.57 6.90 6 2 0
DUTCHESS NORTHEAST Basement 16 9.10 4.91 3.57 30.20 7 7 2
DUTCHESS NORTHEAST 1st Floor 9 3.41 1.02 5.84 17.70 7 2 0
DUTCHESS PAWLING Basement 73 4.69 3.05 2.75 27.80 42 29 2
DUTCHESS PAWLING 1st Floor 17 2.72 1.24 4.10 17.00 13 4 0
DUTCHESS PINE PLAINS Basement 44 15.29 8.14 3.48 69.10 10 23 11
DUTCHESS PINE PLAINS 1st Floor 25 5.22 2.99 3.53 20.40 13 11 1
DUTCHESS PLEASANT VALLEY Basement 142 8.66 5.32 2.91 36.60 55 74 13
DUTCHESS PLEASANT VALLEY 1st Floor 55 6.12 2.67 4.00 61.10 32 21 2
DUTCHESS POUGHKEEPSIE Basement 1,105 5.56 3.46 2.84 96.40 569 505 31
DUTCHESS POUGHKEEPSIE 1st Floor 316 2.58 1.54 3.02 20.70 261 54 1
DUTCHESS RED HOOK Basement 189 6.18 3.13 3.28 120.90 105 77 7
DUTCHESS RED HOOK 1st Floor 78 2.79 1.48 3.17 21.50 63 14 1
DUTCHESS RHINEBECK Basement 136 7.67 4.75 2.93 34.90 53 71 12
DUTCHESS RHINEBECK 1st Floor 53 2.67 1.18 3.87 24.70 42 10 1
DUTCHESS STANFORD Basement 57 9.37 5.10 3.30 70.20 18 35 4
DUTCHESS STANFORD 1st Floor 28 4.62 2.42 3.34 39.30 17 10 1
DUTCHESS UNION VALE Basement 59 10.00 5.72 3.11 62.60 20 34 5
DUTCHESS UNION VALE 1st Floor 24 3.73 2.66 2.57 10.20 13 11 0
DUTCHESS WAPPINGER Basement 136 4.13 2.72 2.70 18.70 86 50 0
DUTCHESS WAPPINGER 1st Floor 45 2.92 1.26 3.70 24.00 38 5 2
DUTCHESS WASHINGTON Basement 71 9.15 4.98 3.60 56.10 26 38 7
DUTCHESS WASHINGTON 1st Floor 44 3.63 2.12 3.65 13.90 26 18 0
 

 

Sources:

https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/radiological/radon/radon.htm