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(1988, 1990). (>4) (2-4) (<2). Geology of West Virginia. 764 West Virginia Zip Codes. 19,914 measurements 1998-2003 540 of 764 zip codes (71%) Estimated 4.4% of residences. Zip Codes with 5 or more Measurements: 361 of 764 (47%). Zip codes with Median Radon Exceeding
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(1988, 1990) (>4) (2-4) (<2)
Geology of West Virginia
764 West Virginia Zip Codes
19,914 measurements • 1998-2003 • 540 of 764 zip codes (71%) • Estimated 4.4% of residences
Zip Codes with 5 or more Measurements: 361 of 764 (47%)
Zip codes with Median Radon Exceeding US EPA Action level (4 pCi/L): 41 of 361 (11%)
Zip codes with > 40% of Measurements Exceeding US EPA Action level (4 pCi/L): 100 of 540 (19%)
Percent Elevated Radon Measurements as a Function of Dominant Bedrock Type In WV Zip Codes 75th percentile 50th percentile n = 16 n = 1 25th percentile n = 340 n = 16 n =165