County radon rundown
Radon in Coshocton County, OH
EPA ZONE1
Highest radon potentialEPA predicts an average indoor screening level above 4 pCi/L, the action level, for Zone 1 counties. That's an average across the county, not your home: some homes test lower, and some much higher.
Source: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Where Zone 1 sits on the radon scale
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Scale in pCi/L. Outlined: EPA's predicted county average for Zone 1. Dashed line at 4: EPA's 4 pCi/L action level.
Test your home
A county zone can't tell you what's in your house. Neighbors can have very different readings, so testing is the only way to know.
Short-term test kitCharcoal kit, 2 to 7 days in your lowest lived-in room, then mailed to a lab.
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Long-term test kit90+ days, a better picture of your year-round average.
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Digital radon monitorPlug-in or battery monitor that shows levels continuously.
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What to do with your result
- Below 2 pCi/L: retest every couple of years or after renovations.
- 2 to 4 pCi/L: EPA says consider fixing your home.
- 4 pCi/L or higher: EPA recommends fixing your home. Confirm with a second test, then contact a certified radon mitigation professional. A typical fix is a sub-slab vent fan system.
- On a private well? Consider testing your well water for radon too.
Source: EPA A Citizen's Guide to Radon.
Radon in the news
Ohio stories
- Rep. Bryant Bailey Introduces Legislation to Protect Ohio Families and Students from Radon ExposureOhio House of Representatives (.gov) · 2026-04-22
- Ohio House bills would require radon testing in schools, at home salesThe Columbus Dispatch · 2026-04-22
- Radon testing would be required in schools under new bill in Ohio HouseThe Columbus Dispatch · 2026-04-15
- Radon testing could be required in schools under proposed Ohio House billThe Columbus Dispatch · 2026-03-23
- Free radon testing kits available in the Mid-Ohio ValleyWTAP · 2026-01-28
Headlines link to the original publishers via Google News. Updated 2026-10-27.
Nearby counties
- Holmes County Zone 1
- Muskingum County Zone 1
- Tuscarawas County Zone 1
- Knox County Zone 1