ILLINOIS The U.S. EPA and the U.S. Geological Survey have evaluated
the radon potential in the U.S. and have developed this map
is to assist National, State, and local organizations to target
their resources and to assist building code officials in deciding
whether radon-resistant features are applicable in new construction.
This map is not intended to be used to determine if a home in
a given zone should be tested for radon. Homes with elevated
levels of radon have been found in all three zones. All homes
should be tested regardless of geographic location. The map
assigns each of the 3,141 counties in the U.S. to one of three
zones based on radon potential. Each zone designation reflects
the average short-term radon measurement that can be expected
to be measured in a building without the implementation of radon
control methods. The radon zone designation of the highest priority
is Zone 1.
Zone 1 Highest Potential (greater than 4 pCi/L)
Zone 2 Moderate Potential (from 2 to 4 pCi/L)
Zone 3 Low Potential
(less than 2 pCi/L)
Radon Reduction has a survey of homes that
Illinois conducted in every county of the state and the radon
test results. We would be happy to share this information with
you for any county in Illinois that you would like to have the
test results for.