Birchwood, WI Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Birchwood in?

Birchwood is in Washburn County, EPA Zone 2.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Birchwood?

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

Washburn County

EPA Zone 2

Nestled in Washburn County among Wisconsin's northern lake country, Birchwood sits on glacial outwash deposits and sandy soils overlying Precambrian bedrock formations. The community's housing includes both seasonal lakefront cabins and year-round homes, many with basement foundations that can collect radon gas from the surrounding geology. With testing data currently limited for zip code 54817, residents should consider professional radon testing to establish whether mitigation measures are needed for their specific properties.

Birchwood, WI Radon Mitigation

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Birchwood Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Birchwood and the 54817 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 2 — Moderate Risk

County

Washburn County, WI

Zip Code

54817

Predicted Screening Level

2–4 pCi/L (Zone 2)

Birchwood and the 54817 zip code are located in Washburn County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 2. A radon zone of 2 predicts an average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L. The EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone classification.

Radon FAQ for Birchwood, WI

What EPA Radon Zone is Birchwood in?

Birchwood and the 54817 zip code are in Washburn County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 2. A zone of 2 predicts an average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L.

How much does radon mitigation cost in Birchwood?

Radon mitigation in Birchwood 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 Birchwood?

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 Wisconsin

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

City	Avg User Radon Level	Submissions
Milwaukee	10.00 pCi/L	3
Prairie Du Chien	10.00 pCi/L	2
Stevens Point	5.50 pCi/L	2
Menomonie	10.00 pCi/L	1
Delavan	6.00 pCi/L	1
Shawano	No submissions	0
Sturgeon Bay	No submissions	0