Ashkum, IL Radon Levels
Check local Ashkum radon levels and find certified testing and mitigation professionals to keep your home safe
Ashkum, IL Radon Facts
This rural Iroquois County community sits on deep glacial moraine deposits over limestone bedrock, geological conditions that contribute to elevated radon potential across central Illinois. Recent testing shows an average radon level of 19.0 pCi/L in the 60911 area, significantly exceeding the EPA action level and indicating urgent need for mitigation. The region's agricultural character features many homes with full basements where radon can accumulate to dangerous levels.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Ashkum, IL. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
Ashkum, IL Radon Mitigation
Professional radon mitigation is the most effective way to permanently lower radon levels and protect your household.
Need Radon Mitigation or Testing in Ashkum?
- 100% Free, No-Obligation Quotes
- Matches You with State-Licensed Iroquois County Pros
Ashkum, IL Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Ashkum area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 pCi/L | Ashkum, IL | 51-99 Years | Full Basement |
Have a radon test result for Ashkum? Submit your reading to help other homeowners.
Radon Readings Near Ashkum, IL
Compare radon levels in Ashkum with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
Iroquois County Radon Profile
Iroquois County falls in EPA Radon Zone 1, meaning the local uranium-bearing geology is predicted to drive average indoor radon screening levels above the EPA's 4 pCi/L action threshold. Homeowner-submitted tests from 1 city in Iroquois County average 19.00 pCi/L across 1 test — above the EPA's 4 pCi/L action level, reinforcing the need for testing across the county. Since radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer nationally, the EPA urges every household in Iroquois County to test, as levels can differ between neighboring homes.