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Rensselaer-county-radon-statistics

According to the New York State Department of Health, the pCi/L average in Rensselaer county is 2.84. Out of a total of 2487 homes tested for radon in Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer 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.

RENSSELAER BERLIN Basement 29 8.93 6.33 2.39 36.10 9 17 3
RENSSELAER BERLIN 1st Floor 14 1.86 1.17 3.11 4.90 12 2 0
RENSSELAER BRUNSWICK Basement 102 7.51 3.73 3.32 92.20 45 50 7
RENSSELAER BRUNSWICK 1st Floor 37 5.23 1.83 4.63 43.00 24 11 2
RENSSELAER E. GREENBUSH Basement 267 6.67 3.18 3.77 56.10 156 88 23
RENSSELAER E. GREENBUSH 1st Floor 90 2.73 1.09 4.22 22.10 72 15 3
RENSSELAER GRAFTON Basement 32 3.94 2.22 3.43 17.70 23 9 0
RENSSELAER GRAFTON 1st Floor 14 1.50 0.76 3.35 8.40 13 1 0
RENSSELAER HOOSICK Basement 91 4.44 2.86 2.36 52.00 63 26 2
RENSSELAER HOOSICK 1st Floor 145 0.98 0.67 2.38 7.50 142 3 0
RENSSELAER NASSAU Basement 102 7.13 3.63 3.81 38.10 47 45 10
RENSSELAER NASSAU 1st Floor 61 2.40 1.31 3.42 12.70 51 10 0
RENSSELAER NO. GREENBUSH Basement 247 9.09 4.32 3.55 130.60 124 93 30
RENSSELAER NO. GREENBUSH 1st Floor 72 3.98 1.42 4.73 35.10 52 18 2
RENSSELAER PETERSBURG Basement 43 5.20 3.67 2.24 32.80 24 17 2
RENSSELAER PETERSBURG 1st Floor 21 1.49 0.94 2.82 4.70 19 2 0
RENSSELAER PITTSTOWN Basement 38 5.78 2.84 3.00 74.20 25 12 1
RENSSELAER PITTSTOWN 1st Floor 16 7.91 1.90 6.86 35.60 11 2 3
RENSSELAER POESTENKILL Basement 54 6.01 3.76 2.84 31.40 26 26 2
RENSSELAER POESTENKILL 1st Floor 15 5.05 2.18 3.61 32.00 12 2 1
RENSSELAER RENSSELAER Basement 189 5.56 2.55 3.40 65.30 126 50 13
RENSSELAER RENSSELAER 1st Floor 98 1.42 0.70 3.33 18.10 91 7 0
RENSSELAER SAND LAKE Basement 208 5.79 3.02 3.39 37.70 120 77 11
RENSSELAER SAND LAKE 1st Floor 90 3.02 1.45 3.48 40.10 73 16 1
RENSSELAER SCHAGHTICOKE Basement 59 5.84 3.62 3.24 22.00 23 34 2
RENSSELAER SCHAGHTICOKE 1st Floor 107 1.31 0.45 4.06 13.30 95 12 0
RENSSELAER SCHODACK Basement 300 8.71 4.08 3.52 103.20 153 115 32
RENSSELAER SCHODACK 1st Floor 114 3.96 1.60 4.10 42.20 84 27 3
RENSSELAER STEPHENTOWN Basement 39 5.87 2.94 4.20 23.30 20 18 1
RENSSELAER STEPHENTOWN 1st Floor 14 2.49 1.56 2.76 9.70 11 3 0
RENSSELAER TROY Basement 651 6.20 3.12 3.38 134.70 365 253 33
RENSSELAER TROY 1st Floor 291 2.04 1.00 3.46 27.90 254 35 2
 

 

Sources:

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