Short answer: the median radon test in Lackawanna County was 2.7 pCi/L (CDC, lab tests 2008 to 2017). That is under EPA’s action level of 4 pCi/L but in the 2 to 4 range where EPA suggests considering a fix. Because it is a median, many homes in the county tested higher.
How Lackawanna County compares
Lackawanna County’s median of 2.7 pCi/L ranks #58 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with CDC data. The middle Pennsylvania county median is 3.8 pCi/L, so Lackawanna County is below the state’s typical county. EPA puts the county in Zone 1, the highest-potential zone on EPA’s map (predicted average indoor level above 4 pCi/L).
These numbers come from tests homeowners and buyers chose to run, not a random survey. They show local risk; they cannot predict the level in your house.
Certified radon mitigation pros based in Lackawanna County
Each listing below appears on Pennsylvania DEP’s certified mitigation list dated September 1, 2026. We show the city on file and the DEP certification number so you can confirm it.
Disaster Blaster Inc
Certified firm based in Scranton, PA
PA DEP certified mitigationCertification #2848
Eric Zigga
Certified individual based in Throop, PA
PA DEP certified mitigationCertification #2233
Gary Lyons
Listed with: Disaster Blaster INC
Certified individual based in Scranton, PA
PA DEP certified mitigationCertification #2849
Jim Kotz
Certified individual based in Clarks Summit, PA
PA DEP certified mitigationCertification #3441
Robert Vail Jr
Listed with: Affordable Radon M (name cut short on the state list)
Certified individual based in Scott Township, PA
PA DEP certified mitigationCertification #1716
Certified firms in neighboring counties
- Crestwood Radon And Environmental (Mountain Top, Luzerne County)
- A R M Environmental LLC (Tannersville, Monroe County)
- Northern Radon Solutions (Honesdale, Wayne County)
Radon in counties next to Lackawanna
| County | Median pCi/L | EPA zone |
|---|---|---|
| Luzerne, PA | 2.6 | Zone 1 (high) |
| Monroe, PA | 3.4 | Zone 1 (high) |
| Susquehanna, PA | 3.3 | Zone 1 (high) |
| Wayne, PA | 2.8 | Zone 2 (moderate) |
| Wyoming, PA | 3.5 | Zone 1 (high) |
What to do in Lackawanna County
- Test your home. EPA recommends testing every home below the third floor, whatever the county average.
- Fix it at 4 pCi/L or higher. EPA also suggests considering a fix between 2 and 4 pCi/L.
- Use a certified pro. In Pennsylvania, radon mitigation for pay requires DEP certification. Check the number against the state list before you sign.
- Retest after the system is installed.
Sources
- County median radon levels and test counts: CDC Environmental Public Health Tracking Network, radon tests from labs, 10-year period 2008 to 2017 (ephtracking.cdc.gov).
- Radon zones: U.S. EPA Map of Radon Zones (epa.gov/radon).
- Certified mitigation firms and individuals: Pennsylvania DEP list of certified radon mitigation firms dated September 1, 2026 (PDF), checked October 24, 2026.
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