Radon in ZIP code 60046

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ZIP 60046 lies entirely in Lake County, Illinois. EPA’s radon zone for this area: Zone 2, moderate potential.

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Zone 2 Lake County, IL · 100% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L.

What this means for homes in 60046

EPA built its zone map county by county in 1993, so every address in 60046 shares Lake County’s prediction. The zone is a starting point, not a measurement of your house. In a Zone 2 area many homes are fine and many are not; only a test tells you which yours is.

Next: read how to test your home, then check the number with the level calculator.

Radon professionals for 60046

These professionals are listed for Lake County that 60046 falls in. Featured listings are paid placements and are labelled.

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Illinois radon help

IL Emergency Management Agency Radon Program (217-782-4977) can help with test kits, local data and credentialed professionals: iema.illinois.gov/nrs/radon.html.

Frequently asked questions

What is the radon zone for ZIP code 60046?

ZIP 60046 lies in Lake County, which EPA places in Zone 2 (moderate potential).

Should I test for radon in 60046?

Yes. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone, because radon varies from house to house. Fix the home if a confirmed result is 4 pCi/L or higher, and consider fixing between 2 and 4 pCi/L.

Are there certified radon professionals near 60046?

This page lists 178 professionals for the county that 60046 falls in, each checked against the state's official certification or licence list.

Free checklist · PDF

Radon Test Checklist

A one-page, step-by-step checklist for running a home radon test right the first time, and what to do with the number.

  • Short-term vs. long-term test: which to use
  • Closed-house conditions and where to place the kit
  • What 2, 4 and 8 pCi/L mean and when to fix

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Sources

  1. U.S. EPA, EPA Map of Radon Zones (text version)
  2. U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZCTA to County Relationship File
Radon in ZIP 60046 (Lake County, IL): EPA radon zone · Radon by ZIP