South Elgin, IL Radon Levels
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South Elgin, IL Radon Facts
South Elgin in Kane County sits in the northwest suburban corridor of the Chicago Metro, where glacial till deposits from the Wisconsin glaciation create soil conditions highly favorable for radon gas production. Local testing shows an average radon level of 7.5 pCi/L, which significantly exceeds the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L. The community's predominantly single-family homes with full basements, built between the 1950s and 1990s in zip code 60177, provide enclosed below-grade spaces where radon accumulates most readily.
Based on 3 user-submitted radon tests for homes in South Elgin, IL. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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South Elgin, IL Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the South Elgin area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 pCi/L | South Elgin, IL | — | — |
| 8 pCi/L | South Elgin, IL | 21-50 Years | Full Basement |
| 7 pCi/L | South Elgin, IL | 51-99 Years | Full Basement |
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Radon Readings Near South Elgin, IL
Compare radon levels in South Elgin with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin | 2.8 mi | 11.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Bartlett | 4.9 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 3 |
| Saint Charles | 5.1 mi | 18.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Dundee | 6.9 mi | 14.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Streamwood | 6.9 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Geneva | 7.7 mi | 7.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Hanover Park | 7.9 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 3 |
| Roselle | 11.0 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 1 |
Kane County Radon Profile
The bedrock and soils beneath Kane County are classified by the EPA as Radon Zone 1, the highest-risk tier, with predicted average indoor screening levels above 4 pCi/L. Homeowner-submitted tests from 8 cities in Kane County average 9.33 pCi/L across 12 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 Kane County.