Buffalo Grove, IL Radon Levels
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Buffalo Grove, IL Radon Facts
Located in Lake County along the northern suburban corridor of the Chicago metro, Buffalo Grove sits atop glacial till deposits from the Wisconsin glaciation that create soil conditions highly favorable for radon gas production and migration. The community's predominantly single-family homes built between the 1950s and 1990s feature full poured-concrete or block basements where radon can accumulate. With an average radon level of 6.1 pCi/L based on 10 tests, local readings exceed the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L, making professional testing essential for all homes in the 60089 area.
Based on 10 user-submitted radon tests for homes in Buffalo Grove, IL. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Buffalo Grove, IL Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Buffalo Grove area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 pCi/L | Buffalo Grove, IL | 21-50 Years | Full Basement |
| 3 pCi/L | Buffalo Grove, IL | 21-50 Years | Partial Basement |
| 4 pCi/L | Buffalo Grove, IL | 21-50 Years | Partial Basement |
| 6 pCi/L | Buffalo Grove, IL | 51-99 Years | Partial Basement |
| 11 pCi/L | Buffalo Grove, IL | 21-50 Years | Partial Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Buffalo Grove, IL
Compare radon levels in Buffalo Grove with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling | 2.4 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Lincolnshire | 3.3 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Prospect Heights | 3.9 mi | 10.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Palatine | 4.1 mi | 7.80 pCi/L | 5 |
| Vernon Hills | 4.8 mi | 7.00 pCi/L | 3 |
| Arlington Heights | 5.0 mi | 6.17 pCi/L | 6 |
| Deerfield | 5.4 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Northbrook | 6.5 mi | 6.20 pCi/L | 5 |
Lake County Radon Profile
The soils and bedrock of Lake County place it in EPA Radon Zone 2, a moderate-risk classification with predicted indoor averages of 2 to 4 pCi/L. Homeowner-submitted tests from 19 cities in Lake County average 6.68 pCi/L across 59 tests — 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 Lake County to test, as levels can differ between neighboring homes.