Sustainability
Current Air Quality in South Barrington
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) provides Illinois residents with data and forecasts through AirNow. Click on the green box below to see the current conditions for South Barrington provided by the AirNow website. This website will provide current data on the Air Quality Index, Pollutants, and Air Quality Forecasts. Additionally, this website provides past air quality maps and data for research.
O'Hare Noise
O’Hare Path and Noise Complaints
You may submit an aircraft noise complaint to the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA).
Official aircraft noise complaints include all complaints submitted via telephone to the O’Hare Noise Hotline, Midway Noise Hotline, or via web or mobile app. Complaints are then forwarded to the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) for tracking purposes only and will be included as data in the Airport Noise Management System reports.
Submit Complaint via Telephone
The CDA maintains a toll-free noise hotline at 800-914-8537 for citizens to express their concern about particular aircraft events or aircraft noise levels in general.
Submit a Complaint via Online
Residents interested in filing a complaint regarding the flight path of planes arriving and departing from O’Hare International Airport should direct all complaints via their official website at www.flychicago.com.
Radon Testing Kits & Tips
Radon gas is a naturally occurring radioactive gas released in rock, soil, and water from the natural decay of uranium. You cannot see, smell or taste radon gas. While you may be exposed to relatively low levels of radon outdoors, radon can accumulate to dangerous levels inside buildings and exposing you and your family to radon without ever suspecting its presence in your home. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) action level for radon is 4.0 picocuries per liter of air (pCi/L). The risk of developing lung cancer at 4.0 pCi/L is estimated at about 7 lung cancer deaths per 1000 persons. The USEPA and Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) recommend reducing radon levels in the home if the concentration level is 4.0 pCi/L or more.
The Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability promotes public education on radon by providing information on testing, mitigation of radon, training seminars and education clearinghouse information for municipalities, real estate, and citizen ground. Information or requests for speakers can be found at the Radon Hot Line 708-865-6177. You can request your free home test kit by emailing your name and address to environment@cookcountyil.gov.