Streamwood, IL Radon Levels
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Streamwood, IL Radon Facts
Located in Cook County within the Chicago Metro area, Streamwood features predominantly postwar suburban homes built over glacial till deposits that create highly favorable conditions for radon production. Recent testing shows an average radon level of 5.0 pCi/L, which exceeds the EPA action threshold of 4.0 pCi/L. The community's typical full basement foundations in zip code 60107 provide enclosed below-grade spaces where radon accumulates most readily.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Streamwood, IL. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Streamwood, IL Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Streamwood area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 pCi/L | Streamwood, IL | 21-50 Years | No Basement/All Crawl Space |
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Radon Readings Near Streamwood, IL
Compare radon levels in Streamwood with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Park | 2.0 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 3 |
| Bartlett | 3.5 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 3 |
| Hoffman Estates | 4.2 mi | 6.75 pCi/L | 4 |
| Schaumburg | 4.2 mi | 4.33 pCi/L | 3 |
| Roselle | 5.2 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| South Elgin | 6.9 mi | 6.33 pCi/L | 3 |
| Elgin | 7.7 mi | 11.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Dundee | 8.0 mi | 14.00 pCi/L | 1 |
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.