Taylor sits in EPA Zone 1, the highest risk classification for radon exposure in Pennsylvania. Located in the Back Mountain region of Luzerne County, Taylor's geological foundation includes uranium-bearing rock formations from the ancient Lackawanna Formation. These Paleozoic-era sedimentary rocks contain naturally occurring uranium deposits that continuously decay, producing radon gas deep beneath Taylor homes.
The region's glacial till soils create a complex network of pathways for radon migration. During the last Ice Age, glaciers deposited layers of mixed sand, gravel, and clay across the Back Mountain area. These permeable glacial deposits, combined with fractured bedrock beneath Taylor, allow radon gas to travel efficiently from uranium-bearing rock formations. Radon moves through foundation cracks, sump pumps, floor drains, and utility penetrations, accumulating in basements and crawl spaces where families spend time.
Taylor's elevated terrain and natural topography compound radon risks. The rolling hills and valleys create pressure differentials that draw radon from soil into homes through foundation gaps. Combined with older home construction in many Taylor neighborhoods, these geological and structural factors create consistent radon exposure risks throughout the community.
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