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Radon zone and test data for Powhatan County, VA

County data can show why testing matters. It cannot tell you the radon level in a particular house. The only property-level answer comes from a valid test.

What the source supports

Powhatan County crosses the action threshold in the official county data.

Powhatan County, VA is measurement-backed for 2016-2024. The measured average is 4.0 pCi/L. The high-end signal reaches 114.2 pCi/L.

Source hierarchy: Virginia Department of Health is used for this county, with EPA zone and Census housing data kept as supporting context. Virginia values come from VDH-received 2016-2024 indoor air radon results by locality. VDH suppresses averages below 25 tests, so test count and maximum can remain useful even when the average is unavailable.

EPA map zone: Zone 1

The EPA map predicts broad county potential; it is not a measurement for an address.

Source: Virginia Department of Health Radon Testing Results

Coverage: 2016-2024 ยท retrieved 2026-05-06

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What to do with this information

  1. 1. Test the homeUse a valid device and record duration, placement, and conditions.
  2. 2. Interpret the resultTreat 4.0 pCi/L as the main action threshold and preserve the testing context.
  3. 3. Use qualified helpFor testing or mitigation, use state requirements and recognized proficiency programs.

Evidence profile for Powhatan County

Reported average4.0 pCi/L
At or above 4.0Not available
Source test volume139 reported tests
Comparison cohort134

Virginia values come from VDH-received 2016-2024 indoor air radon results by locality. VDH suppresses averages below 25 tests, so test count and maximum can remain useful even when the average is unavailable.

Nearby comparison: Closest counties by county average: Salem (3.9 pCi/L) is just lower, and Prince Edward County (4.0 pCi/L) is just higher.

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Editorial and Data Transparency

Author
RadonVerdict (Independent public-data software project)
Evidence Review
Official and primary sources cited below
Data Retrieved At
2026-02-24

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