Clear Lake, SD Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Clear Lake in?

Clear Lake is in Deuel County, EPA Zone 1.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Clear Lake?

Radon mitigation typically costs between $800 and $2,000. Most standard systems fall in the $1,000-$1,500 range.

Deuel County

EPA Zone 1

Positioned in Deuel County along the Minnesota border, Clear Lake sits on prairie geology where glacial drift over granite bedrock can produce significant radon levels throughout eastern South Dakota. Testing data is unavailable for this 57226 community, encouraging residents to establish baseline measurements. The area's housing stock includes both older farmsteads with partial basements and newer homes with full foundation systems.

Clear Lake, SD Radon Mitigation

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Clear Lake Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Clear Lake and the 57226 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 1 — High Risk

County

Deuel County, SD

Zip Code

57226

Predicted Screening Level

> 4.0 pCi/L (Zone 1)

Clear Lake and the 57226 zip code are located in Deuel County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 1. A radon zone of 1 predicts an average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. The EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone classification.

Radon FAQ for Clear Lake, SD

What EPA Radon Zone is Clear Lake in?

Clear Lake and the 57226 zip code are in Deuel County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 1. A zone of 1 predicts an average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L.

How much does radon mitigation cost in Clear Lake?

Radon mitigation in Clear Lake typically costs between $800 and $2,000. Most homes with standard basements can be mitigated with a sub-slab depressurization system in the $1,000–$1,500 range. Factors that can increase cost include complex foundations, crawl spaces, or very high radon levels.

Should I test for radon if I'm buying a home in Clear Lake?

Yes. Radon testing should be part of every home purchase. A short-term radon test is typically included as part of the home inspection process and costs $150–$250. If elevated levels are found, you can negotiate mitigation as part of the sale.

Most Active Radon Markets in South Dakota

Cities with the most user-submitted radon test data in the state.

City	Avg User Radon Level	Submissions
Spearfish	7.75 pCi/L	4
Rapid City	10.50 pCi/L	2
Aberdeen	8.50 pCi/L	2
Sioux Falls	6.00 pCi/L	2
Watertown	6.00 pCi/L	2