Minooka, IL Radon Levels
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Minooka, IL Radon Facts
Located in the southern suburban reaches of the Chicago Metro, Minooka sits in Grundy County and has recorded a concerning average radon level of 11.0 pCi/L, nearly three times the EPA action threshold. This zip code 60447 community within EPA Zone 1 sits on glacial till deposits from the Wisconsin glaciation that create highly favorable conditions for radon production. Given these elevated readings, residents should prioritize immediate testing and professional mitigation services.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Minooka, IL. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Minooka, IL Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Minooka area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 pCi/L | Minooka, IL | 0-20 Years | Partial Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Minooka, IL
Compare radon levels in Minooka with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shorewood | 4.5 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Plainfield | 10.6 mi | 6.33 pCi/L | 3 |
| Crest Hill | 11.3 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Joliet | 11.4 mi | 6.67 pCi/L | 3 |
| Newark | 13.6 mi | 11.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Lockport | 14.9 mi | 12.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Yorkville | 14.9 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Manhattan | 15.8 mi | 8.00 pCi/L | 1 |
Grundy County Radon Profile
Grundy 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 Grundy County average 11.00 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 Grundy County to test, as levels can differ between neighboring homes.