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Radon Levels in Sterling County, Texas

EPA puts Sterling County in Zone 3, its lowest radon zone. Homes with elevated levels occur in all three zones, so only a test measures yours.

Data checked By Radon411Methodology

Predicted
Zone 3Lower predicted potential
Measured
No CDC figureCDC has published no radon test figures for Sterling County.
Your home
Test to knowNo area figure here is a reading of your home.
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The data

Sterling County, At a glance

Sterling County at a glance

Predicted: EPA radon zone

EPA Zone 3: lower 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 less than 2 pCi/L (less than 75 Bq/m³) across the county as a whole.

USGS geologic potential: Low across 51% 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 Sterling County. Only a test tells you the level in a home.

Local help

Sterling County, Local resources

Radon testing and mitigation in Sterling County

Who tests and fixes radon in Sterling County: listed businesses, Texas's radon program and test kits.

What Texas's program says
Licensing of radon professionals
There are no radon certification requirements for the State of Texas at this time, but the National Radon Proficiency Program lists radon testers and mitigators within Texas that have passed a rigorous national certification program.

Radon Action Brief

National Radon Action MonthPre-sale

Sterling 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.

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Area data, not a test of the building.

What it means

Sterling County, Questions

Questions about radon in Sterling County

Common questions

8 questions, answered from the figures above

How do I get a radon test in Sterling 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 Sterling County or names it as a service area yet. The Texas radon program is the place to ask about certified testers and any test kit offer it runs.

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Are radon levels high in Sterling County?

No CDC testing statistics are published here for Sterling County, Texas yet. EPA places Sterling County in Zone 3, lower predicted potential, a predicted average indoor screening level less than 2 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 Texas

Who does radon mitigation in Sterling County?

No listed mitigator names Sterling County as a service area yet; the Texas directory lists 7 companies. 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 Texas requires one.

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What EPA radon zone is Sterling County in?

EPA places Sterling County, Texas in Zone 3, which EPA describes as lower 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 Sterling 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 Sterling County?

Sterling County borders 6 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 Sterling County as a whole. It is a prediction for an area, and it does not measure your building.

Sterling County in figures

The figures above, said in words

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

    • Predicted

      Predicted

      EPA places Sterling County in Zone 3, lower predicted potential, as it does 214 other counties of Texas's 254.

      Of the 6 bordering counties, EPA places Coke County, Glasscock County, Howard County, Mitchell County, Reagan County and Tom Green County in Zone 3.

  • Reported tests

    Measured

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

  • Local record

    Texas's radon program is the Texas Radon Group, run by Texas Tech University; its contacts are under Local resources.

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

Products

Sterling County, Products

Testing and mitigation products

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Sterling County, Bordering counties

Counties bordering Sterling County

Calculated by Radon411
Why bordering counties matter

6 counties share a boundary with Sterling 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.

Sterling County, Cities and towns

Cities and towns in Sterling County

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

  • Sterling City

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

Sterling 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.