Elk Grove Village, IL Radon Levels
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Elk Grove Village, IL Radon Facts
Located in Cook County within the Chicago metro's northwest suburban corridor, Elk Grove Village reports an average radon level of 7.0 pCi/L based on four home tests. This level significantly exceeds the EPA's 4.0 pCi/L action threshold, with individual readings ranging from 1.0 to 15.0 pCi/L across the community. The area's glacial till deposits over limestone bedrock, combined with predominantly full-basement housing stock from the postwar suburban development era, create ideal conditions for radon accumulation.
Based on 4 user-submitted radon tests for homes in Elk Grove Village, IL. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Elk Grove Village, IL Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Elk Grove Village area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 pCi/L | Elk Grove Village, IL | 21-50 Years | Full Basement |
| 6 pCi/L | Elk Grove Village, IL | 21-50 Years | Partial Basement |
| 1 pCi/L | Elk Grove Village, IL | 21-50 Years | Full Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Elk Grove Village, IL
Compare radon levels in Elk Grove Village with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Dale | 3.3 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Rolling Meadows | 4.7 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Mount Prospect | 4.7 mi | 5.33 pCi/L | 3 |
| Roselle | 5.1 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Addison | 5.2 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Arlington Heights | 5.6 mi | 6.17 pCi/L | 6 |
| Schaumburg | 5.7 mi | 4.33 pCi/L | 3 |
| Hoffman Estates | 5.8 mi | 6.75 pCi/L | 4 |
Cook County Radon Profile
Cook County is mapped as EPA Radon Zone 2, where the local geology is predicted to produce moderate indoor screening levels between 2 and 4 pCi/L. Homeowner-submitted tests from 40 cities in Cook County average 6.44 pCi/L across 82 tests — above the EPA's 4 pCi/L action level, reinforcing the need for testing across the county. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, and a short-term test is the only way to confirm a specific home's level in Cook County.