Altoona, WI Radon Levels
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Altoona, WI Radon Facts
Part of the Eau Claire Metro in Eau Claire County, Altoona shows an average radon level of 6.0 pCi/L based on available testing. This reading exceeds the EPA action level, reflecting western Wisconsin's glacial geology and the region's typically elevated radon potential across the 54720 zip code.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Altoona, WI. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Altoona, WI Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Altoona area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 pCi/L | Altoona, WI | 100+ Years | Partial Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Altoona, WI
Compare radon levels in Altoona with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Creek | 7.8 mi | 8.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Osseo | 19.9 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Bloomer | 20.9 mi | 4.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Jim Falls | 21.7 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Chetek | 37.1 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Weyerhaeuser | 43.1 mi | 11.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Black River Falls | 46.0 mi | 9.00 pCi/L | 1 |
Eau Claire County Radon Profile
The soils and bedrock of Eau Claire County place it in EPA Radon Zone 2, a moderate-risk classification with predicted indoor averages of 2 to 4 pCi/L. Homeowner-submitted tests from 2 cities in Eau Claire County average 7.00 pCi/L across 2 tests — above the EPA's 4 pCi/L action level, reinforcing the need for testing across the county. Since radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer nationally, the EPA urges every household in Eau Claire County to test, as levels can differ between neighboring homes.