Mackinaw, IL Radon Levels
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Mackinaw, IL Radon Facts
Part of the Peoria Metro area in Tazewell County, Mackinaw has recorded a notably high average radon level of 20.0 pCi/L, which far exceeds the EPA action threshold. The community sits within the Illinois River valley where alluvial soils combined with underlying Ordovician limestone create variable radon conditions that can differ significantly from block to block. This single measurement in zip code 61755 suggests residents should prioritize immediate radon testing and likely mitigation to address these elevated levels.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Mackinaw, IL. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Mackinaw, IL Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Mackinaw area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 pCi/L | Mackinaw, IL | 21-50 Years | Full Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Mackinaw, IL
Compare radon levels in Mackinaw with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Peoria | 14.2 mi | 8.00 pCi/L | 3 |
| Metamora | 17.5 mi | 7.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Peoria | 18.6 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Normal | 18.9 mi | 7.25 pCi/L | 4 |
| Bloomington | 18.9 mi | 11.33 pCi/L | 3 |
| Mapleton | 20.2 mi | 8.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Dunlap | 26.1 mi | 7.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Le Roy | 33.6 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
Tazewell County Radon Profile
Tazewell 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 2 cities in Tazewell County average 11.00 pCi/L across 4 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 Tazewell County to test, as levels can differ between neighboring homes.