Radon in Tioga County, Pennsylvania

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Radon levels in Tioga County, Pennsylvania are high based on EPA Zone 1. 1 city has documented radon testing data through PA Radon Hub. The EPA action level of 4 pCi/L is exceeded in approximately 28.7% of tested homes in this region.

Tioga County is classified as Zone 1 on the EPA Map of Radon Zones. This page aggregates radon risk data for every PA Radon Hub city in the county, explains the underlying geology, and connects Pennsylvania property owners with independent, DEP-certified testing and mitigation professionals serving Tioga County.

Radon Risk in Tioga County

The dominant subsurface formation across PA Radon Hub cities in Tioga County is Allegheny Plateau / Northern Tier Glaciated Uplands. Radon is produced continuously in uranium-bearing bedrock, migrates through soil gas, and enters the built environment through foundation penetrations. Pennsylvania's combination of fractured bedrock, older housing stock, and pronounced stack effect during the heating season drives elevated indoor radon across most of the Commonwealth.

The EPA zone classification divides counties by predicted average indoor radon: Zone 1 predicts average indoor radon above 4.0 pCi/L, Zone 2 predicts 2.0–4.0 pCi/L, and Zone 3 predicts below 2.0 pCi/L. Zone classifications are population averages — individual home results can vary substantially. Tioga County's Zone 1 classification means the county has high baseline radon potential, but every home should be tested individually.

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Radon and Home Sales in Tioga County

Radon disclosure expectations and pre-sale testing practices vary across Pennsylvania, but Tioga County buyers and lenders increasingly request results during the inspection contingency period. Sellers often mitigate ahead of listing to avoid renegotiation when post-inspection results return high.

For a county-by-county breakdown of disclosure norms, mortgage requirements, and buyer/seller obligations, see the Radon and Home Sales in Pennsylvania guide.

SB 760 Proposed School Testing Mandate in Tioga County

Pennsylvania Senate Bill 760, if enacted as currently drafted, would require radon testing in every public school building constructed before 2014 that sits in an EPA Zone 1 county. Initial testing would be required to occur during the 2026–2027 academic year under ANSI-AARST MA-MFLB protocol, with mitigation required within six months of any confirmed result at or above 4.0 pCi/L. As of 2026 SB 760 remains in committee, so no testing mandate is currently in force. For Tioga County school districts — which fall in Zone 1 — the proposed mandate would apply directly and, if enacted, would surface results across most pre-2014 buildings during the 2026–2027 window. For full compliance details, see the Pennsylvania Radon Compliance 2026 guide.

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Measured Radon Levels in Tioga County

Basement
5.65pCi/L
based on 1,372 tests
First Floor
1.93pCi/L
based on 263 tests

PA DEP RadonZip Tool, January 1990 – December 2025 · Last updated 2026-05-20

Frequently Asked Questions

What EPA radon zone is Tioga County in?

Tioga County is classified as Zone 1 — high radon potential — based on EPA radon zone mapping. 28.7% of tested homes across PA Radon Hub cities in this county exceed the 4.0 pCi/L action level.

What geological formations drive radon risk in Tioga County?

The dominant subsurface formation referenced across PA Radon Hub cities in Tioga County is Allegheny Plateau / Northern Tier Glaciated Uplands. Radon is produced by the decay of radium-226 in uranium-bearing bedrock and migrates into buildings through soil gas pathways — cracks, utility penetrations, and sump pits in the foundation.

Does SB 760 apply to public schools in Tioga County?

Potentially, if Tioga County schools fall in EPA Zone 1 and were built before 2014. Pennsylvania Senate Bill 760, if enacted as currently drafted, would require public school buildings meeting those criteria to complete radon testing during the 2026–2027 academic year, with mitigation required within six months of any confirmed result at or above 4.0 pCi/L. As of 2026 SB 760 remains in committee, so no testing mandate is currently in force.