By Canadian Radon Data Team · Sourced from official open data

Direct municipal data

Radon Levels in Sudbury

In Sudbury, average indoor radon is 268 Bq/m³ (above the Ontario average of 161 Bq/m³). 28% of tested homes exceed Health Canada's 200 Bq/m³ reference level. Local geology (Sedimentary) contributes to regional variation.

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Radon risk category
High
Health Canada reference: 200 Bq/m³
Mean indoor radon
268 Bq/m³
Ontario avg: 161 Bq/m³
Homes above 200 Bq/m³
28%
Provincial avg: 22%

Geology note

Sudbury sits on Sedimentary bedrock or surficial deposits. Radon enters homes through cracks in foundations, sump pits, and utility penetrations. Geology explains regional averages, but individual home levels depend on construction, ventilation, and soil contact.

Sudbury vs Ontario

Sudbury mean radon268 Bq/m³
Ontario provincial average161 Bq/m³
Health Canada reference level200 Bq/m³
Homes above 200 Bq/m³28%

Mitigation recommended

Average indoor radon in this area exceeds Health Canada's 200 Bq/m³ reference level. If your home tests high, hire a C-NRPP certified mitigator.

  • 1Confirm levels with a long-term test kit (minimum 3 months)
  • 2If results exceed 200 Bq/m³, contact a C-NRPP certified professional
  • 3Sub-slab depressurization typically reduces levels by 80–90%
  • 4Retest after mitigation to verify the system works

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Source · Health Canada Cross-Canada Radon Survey (seed). Last updated 2025. Refreshed on the site's automated schedule.
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