Silver Lake, WI Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Silver Lake in?

Silver Lake is in Kenosha County, EPA Zone 2.

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

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

Kenosha County

EPA Zone 2

Located in southeastern Wisconsin's Kenosha County within the Kenosha Metro area, Silver Lake sits in EPA Zone 2 where moderate radon levels occur due to glacial deposits over dolomite bedrock. Testing data remains unavailable for this lakeside community, making individual home testing advisable for residents in the 53170 zip code. The region's geological conditions can facilitate radon gas migration into residential structures.

Silver Lake, WI Radon Mitigation

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Silver Lake Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Silver Lake and the 53170 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 2 — Moderate Risk

County

Kenosha County, WI

Zip Code

53170

Predicted Screening Level

2–4 pCi/L (Zone 2)

Silver Lake and the 53170 zip code are located in Kenosha 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 Silver Lake, WI

What EPA Radon Zone is Silver Lake in?

Silver Lake and the 53170 zip code are in Kenosha 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 Silver Lake?

Radon mitigation in Silver 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 Silver 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 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