Mequon, WI Radon Levels
Check local Mequon radon levels and find certified testing and mitigation professionals to keep your home safe
Mequon, WI Radon Facts
This affluent Milwaukee Metro community in Ozaukee County shows an average radon level of 6.0 pCi/L, above the EPA's 4.0 pCi/L action threshold. The area's glacial deposits over dolomite bedrock, combined with many homes featuring full basements, create favorable conditions for radon accumulation. Properties in the 53097 zip code should prioritize radon testing and consider mitigation systems when levels exceed safe limits.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Mequon, WI. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Mequon, WI Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Mequon area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 pCi/L | Mequon, WI | 0-20 Years | Full Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Mequon, WI
Compare radon levels in Mequon with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thiensville | 1.2 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Cedarburg | 4.0 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Grafton | 5.9 mi | 17.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Menomonee Falls | 8.1 mi | 6.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Milwaukee | 13.4 mi | 10.00 pCi/L | 3 |
| Slinger | 15.2 mi | 20.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| West Bend | 15.9 mi | 8.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Pewaukee | 17.8 mi | 10.00 pCi/L | 1 |
Ozaukee County Radon Profile
The soils and bedrock of Ozaukee 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 4 cities in Ozaukee County average 8.50 pCi/L across 4 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 Ozaukee County to test, as levels can differ between neighboring homes.