Wheaton, IL Radon Levels
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Wheaton, IL Radon Facts
Located in DuPage County within Chicago's western suburbs, Wheaton shows an average radon level of 4.0 pCi/L based on limited testing in zip codes 60187 and 60189. This level meets the EPA action threshold, making professional radon testing essential for all area homeowners. The region's glacial till deposits over limestone bedrock create ideal conditions for radon gas migration into the predominantly basement-equipped housing stock.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Wheaton, IL. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Wheaton, IL Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Wheaton area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 pCi/L | Wheaton, IL | 21-50 Years | No Basement/All Slab |
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Radon Readings Near Wheaton, IL
Compare radon levels in Wheaton with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Stream | 1.7 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Glen Ellyn | 2.0 mi | 9.00 pCi/L | 3 |
| Winfield | 2.9 mi | 5.75 pCi/L | 4 |
| Lombard | 4.5 mi | 6.25 pCi/L | 4 |
| Glendale Heights | 4.6 mi | 11.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Lisle | 4.9 mi | 7.25 pCi/L | 4 |
| Warrenville | 5.1 mi | 10.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Hinsdale | 5.3 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
Dupage County Radon Profile
EPA mapping assigns Dupage 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 25 cities in Dupage County average 6.98 pCi/L across 45 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 Dupage County home regardless of zone or a neighbor's results.