FAQ
Direct answer
Many newer Cincinnati homes have a passive radon vent pipe stubbed into the slab. Activating it (adding a fan) is the cheapest path to mitigation, $700-$1,200 typically. Sump pumps similarly can be sealed and integrated into the system.
Authoritative sources
Cincinnati and surrounding counties sit in EPA Radon Zone 1, the highest-risk classification.
EPA recommends mitigation above 4.0 pCi/L and consideration of mitigation between 2.0 and 4.0 pCi/L.
Ohio Radon Program guidance on testing, mitigation, and contractor licensure.
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