Moweaqua, IL Radon Levels
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Moweaqua, IL Radon Facts
Central Illinois' Shelby County community of Moweaqua sits on deep glacial deposits over limestone bedrock characteristic of the Illinois prairie region. Recent testing in zip code 62550 shows an average radon level of 7.0 pCi/L, which exceeds the EPA action level and reflects the area's EPA Zone 2 moderate-to-high risk designation. Homeowners should conduct testing and consider mitigation, as the community's mix of older and newer homes with basements can trap significant radon levels.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Moweaqua, IL. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Moweaqua, IL Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Moweaqua area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 pCi/L | Moweaqua , IL | 100+ Years | Full Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Moweaqua, IL
Compare radon levels in Moweaqua with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylorville | 15.6 mi | 2.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Shelbyville | 16.2 mi | 17.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Divernon | 34.5 mi | 7.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Springfield | 35.6 mi | 6.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Mattoon | 35.7 mi | 9.33 pCi/L | 3 |
| Williamsville | 36.2 mi | 1.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Monticello | 36.6 mi | 4.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Chatham | 37.0 mi | 3.00 pCi/L | 1 |
Shelby County Radon Profile
EPA mapping assigns Shelby County to Radon Zone 2, indicating moderate predicted indoor screening levels in the 2 to 4 pCi/L range based on regional geology. Homeowner-submitted tests from 2 cities in Shelby County average 12.00 pCi/L across 2 tests — above the EPA's 4 pCi/L action level, reinforcing the need for testing across the county. As the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., radon warrants testing in every Shelby County home regardless of zone or a neighbor's results.