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Radon Levels in De Baca County, New Mexico

EPA puts De Baca County in Zone 2, its middle radon zone. Homes with elevated levels occur in all three zones, so only a test measures yours.

Data checked By Radon411Methodology

Predicted
Zone 2Moderate predicted potential
Measured
No CDC figureCDC has published no radon test figures for De Baca County.
Your home
Test to knowNo area figure here is a reading of your home.
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The data

De Baca County, At a glance

De Baca County at a glance

Predicted: EPA radon zone

EPA Zone 2: moderate predicted potential

This is a county-level geologic prediction. It is not a measurement of any address, and houses with elevated radon are found in all three zones.

What EPA predicts hereScreening level, geology

EPA predicts an average indoor of 2 to 4 pCi/L (75 to 150 Bq/m³) across the county as a whole.

USGS geologic potential: Moderate across 100% of the county's area

Predicted: EPA Map of Radon Zones

Measured: tests reported to CDC

No CDC test figures here

CDC has published no radon test figures for De Baca County. Only a test tells you the level in a home.

Local help

De Baca County, Local resources

Radon testing and mitigation in De Baca County

Who tests and fixes radon in De Baca County: listed businesses, New Mexico's radon program and test kits.

What New Mexico's program says
Phone
(505) 476-8600
Email
radon.questions@env.nm.gov
Licensing of radon professionals
There is not currently a certification program within the state.

Radon Action Brief

National Radon Action MonthPre-sale

De Baca County's radon brief, in one dated file.

  • Your area's radon record, explained.
  • Your plan to test this week.
  • Fix costs and pros near you.

Save 64%Sale price: $8.99Price after the sale: $25Ends Jan 31Then $25

Get the De Baca County BriefSee a free sample

Area data, not a test of the building.

What it means

De Baca County, Questions

Questions about radon in De Baca County

Common questions

8 questions, answered from the figures above

Are radon levels high in De Baca County?

No CDC testing statistics are published here for De Baca County, New Mexico yet. EPA places De Baca County in Zone 2, moderate predicted potential, a predicted average indoor screening level 2 to 4 pCi/L. Homes with elevated levels occur in all three zones, so the figures describe the area, not your house. Testing is the only way to know the radon level in a specific building.

Radon levels: what a result meansWhat is radon?Radon levels in New Mexico

How do I get a radon test in De Baca County?

EPA says you can test your home yourself or hire a qualified radon test company, and that either approach takes only a small amount of time and effort. No radon testing business listed on Radon411 has an address in De Baca County or names it as a service area yet. The New Mexico radon program is the place to ask about certified testers and any test kit offer it runs.

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Who does radon mitigation in De Baca County?

Radon411 has no radon business listed for New Mexico yet. EPA recommends having a qualified contractor fix a home with a radon problem, because lowering high radon levels takes technical knowledge and special skills, and some states require the work to be done by a licensed or certified professional. Your state radon program is the place to check whether New Mexico requires one.

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What EPA radon zone is De Baca County in?

EPA places De Baca County, New Mexico in Zone 2, which EPA describes as moderate predicted potential for the area. A zone is a prediction for the whole county and never determines whether a particular home should be tested. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.

Should I test my home in De Baca County?

Yes. Testing is the only way to know the radon level in a specific building. EPA recommends fixing a home when the radon level is 4 pCi/L or higher. EPA recommends considering a fix when the level is between 2 and 4 pCi/L. How to test a home.

When is the best time of year to test?

EPA says short-term tests stay in the home from 2 to 90 days and that all radon tests should run a minimum of 48 hours; long-term tests stay more than 90 days. EPA's guides do not name a best season: they say radon levels tend to vary from day to day and season to season, so a long-term test is more likely than a short-term test to tell you the year-round average.

What does it cost to test?

EPA's Citizen's Guide calls testing easy and inexpensive, and EPA's Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide says passive short-term and long-term devices are generally inexpensive, while active devices may cost more. No national average price is published for this, so Radon411 does not give one. What testing costs.

Which counties border De Baca County?

De Baca County borders 5 counties, derived from Census county geometry. Radon potential follows geology rather than county lines, so a bordering county's report can be relevant.

If you own, buy, sell or rent

What these figures mean for each reader, with the guide that covers it

The EPA zone on this page describes De Baca County as a whole. It is a prediction for an area, and it does not measure your building.

De Baca County in figures

The figures above, said in words

What the published data says about De Baca County, in words. A zone and a share of tests describe an area, never the level in any one home.

    • Predicted

      Predicted

      EPA places De Baca County in Zone 2, moderate predicted potential, as it does 25 other counties of New Mexico's 33.

      Of the 5 bordering counties, EPA places Chaves County, Guadalupe County, Lincoln County, Quay County and Roosevelt County in Zone 2.

  • Reported tests

    Measured

    CDC has no annual testing figure for De Baca County on file here.

  • Local record

    New Mexico's radon program is the New Mexico Indoor Radon Outreach Program, run by New Mexico Environment Department; its contacts are under Local resources.

    The county's largest incorporated place is Fort Sumner; the figures here cover them as part of the county.

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De Baca County, Products

Testing and mitigation products

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De Baca County, Bordering counties

Counties bordering De Baca County

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Why bordering counties matter

5 counties share a boundary with De Baca County, computed from Census county geometry. Radon potential follows geology rather than county lines, so a bordering county’s report can be worth reading alongside this one.

De Baca County, Cities and towns

Cities and towns in De Baca County

The radon figures on this page are for De Baca County as a whole. They do not differ by city or town.

  • Fort Sumner

One incorporated place, as listed in the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2020 place reference files.

De Baca County, Next steps

What to do next

  1. LearnKnow what radon isWhat radon is, how it gets indoors, and why a county zone is not a reading for your home.Learn about radon
  2. TestTest the building you live inShort-term or long-term, where the device goes, and closed-house conditions.How to test
  3. FixBring a high level downHow a mitigation system works, and the retest that confirms it.How mitigation works
  4. Find a proHire a certified professionalMeasurement and mitigation professionals by state, with their certifications.Find a professional

Informational. Follow EPA guidance. EPA says all radon tests should be taken for a minimum of 48 hours, with windows and doors closed from 12 hours before a short-term test.