Radon Statistics in Utah

There are many areas of the U.S. - and the rest of the world - with potentially high levels of radon. A buyer may be moving to Utah from an area of high radon without even realizing it! Buyers are increasingly concerned about exposing their families to health dangers and assuming additional financial burdens.

The map of Utah shown below was based on zip codes. It has become a tool for focusing public awareness.

The specified classifications are based upon the likelihood of finding certain ranges of radon concentrations. Significant variations can and do occur within any county. Surveys conducted by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality/Division of Radiation Control indicate that 30% of the homes tested in Utah are at concentrations above the U.S. Surgeon General's guidance of 4.0 pCi/L, when tested under methods typically employed during the sale of real property. A zip-code matrix of the reported short-term and long-term radon test results is available.

Regardless of what sellers say about their neighbors' homes, an agent should always suggest that radon is a concern in any area. A discussion with a qualified home inspector is highly recommended.