Moosic sits in EPA Zone 1, Pennsylvania's highest radon risk classification. The borough's location in the Lackawanna Valley creates a perfect geological environment for radon accumulation. During the last ice age, massive glaciers deposited thick layers of till - a mixture of clay, sand, and gravel containing uranium-bearing minerals. As this uranium naturally decays over time, it produces radon gas that migrates upward through the soil.
The area's diverse topography from valley floor to Montage Mountain foothills compounds the radon challenge. Valley locations experience cold air pooling - a meteorological phenomenon where dense air settles, creating pressure differentials that draw radon into homes. Meanwhile, hillside properties face different risks from fractured bedrock and varied soil drainage patterns. This glacial legacy combined with uranium-rich Devonian shale bedrock means radon is constantly being generated beneath Moosic homes.
Moosic's mix of older homes in established neighborhoods and newer construction near Glenmaura presents varied foundation types - each with unique radon entry pathways. Basement homes, crawlspaces, and slab-on-grade foundations all experience radon infiltration through floor cracks, sump pump openings, and utility penetrations.
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