Palatine, IL Radon Levels
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Palatine, IL Radon Facts
Palatine in northwest Cook County shows radon readings averaging 7.8 pCi/L, significantly exceeding the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L. The community's glacial till deposits from Wisconsin glaciation create highly favorable conditions for radon production and migration. Most homes in this northwest suburban Chicago area feature full basements typical of postwar construction, providing enclosed below-grade spaces where radon accumulates readily.
Based on 5 user-submitted radon tests for homes in Palatine, IL. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Palatine, IL Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Palatine area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 pCi/L | Palatine, IL | 51-99 Years | Partial Basement |
| 5 pCi/L | Palatine, IL | 51-99 Years | Partial Basement |
| 20 pCi/L | Palatine, IL | 21-50 Years | Full Basement |
| 4 pCi/L | Palatine, IL | 51-99 Years | No Basement/All Crawl Space |
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Radon Readings Near Palatine, IL
Compare radon levels in Palatine with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights | 3.9 mi | 6.17 pCi/L | 6 |
| Rolling Meadows | 4.0 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Buffalo Grove | 4.1 mi | 6.10 pCi/L | 10 |
| Prospect Heights | 5.1 mi | 10.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Wheeling | 5.1 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Barrington | 5.8 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 3 |
| Lake Zurich | 6.4 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 7 |
| Hoffman Estates | 6.6 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.