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The Anoka County Radon Map: Why Blaine Basements Test So High

Open with the EPA Radon Zone 1 designation across all of Anoka County and the MDH-published indoor average of 4.8 pCi/L. Explain the geology: glacial till and Anoka sand plain bedrock with trace uranium, decay producing radon gas, gas migrating into basements via cracks, sump pit

Open with the EPA Radon Zone 1 designation across all of Anoka County and the MDH-published indoor average of 4.8 pCi/L. Explain the geology: glacial till and Anoka sand plain bedrock with trace uranium, decay producing radon gas, gas migrating into basements via cracks, sump pit

The full picture

Open with the EPA Radon Zone 1 designation across all of Anoka County and the MDH-published indoor average of 4.8 pCi/L. Explain the geology: glacial till and Anoka sand plain bedrock with trace uranium, decay producing radon gas, gas migrating into basements via cracks, sump pits, and slab penetrations. Map out the highest-incidence neighborhoods in Blaine (east-side near Coon Creek, central Blaine basements, Sunrise / Aquatore / Northtown 1960s-70s ramblers with finished basements). Walk through the difference between charcoal kits and continuous monitors and why we use only continuous. Show what mitigation looks like (active sub-slab depressurization, $1,200-$2,000 typical, 95% effective at reducing levels below 2.0 pCi/L). Close with three actionable steps for Blaine homeowners and a CTA to schedule a 48-hour radon test.

What this means for you

If you're navigating a Blaine, Coon Rapids, Andover, or anywhere-in-Anoka-County purchase, the patterns above are exactly what we look for on every inspection. Our digital report in 24 hours turns a confusing list of findings into a prioritized action plan you can hand to your agent for negotiation.

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