While most people know that they can find radon in the air by a using long-term or short-term radon test, not a lot of homeowners are aware that radon may also be present in their drinking water.
How Does Radon Find Its Way into Drinking Water?
If your water is sourced from rivers and lakes, radon is usually released into the air before it can reach your home, which means your risk is very low. However, radon can and often becomes dissolved in groundwater. This means you are more at risk if you source your drinking water from wells.
How Can I Detect Radon in My Drinking Water?
First, find out what your water source is. If it is from ground water, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) you should ask your water system provider if they have conducted radon tests in the past. If you have a private well, you may want to test it yourself. Since you cannot see or smell radon, the best way is to use a long or short-term radon test kit.
Is It Possible to Remove Radon from Drinking Water?
One way to remove radon from water is by using aeration treatment. This is when you mix air with the water, and then vent the air from the water before using it, thus releasing the radon. Another way to treat water with radon is GAC treatment. This basically means that you have to filter the water through granular activated carbon. With this method, radon attaches to the carbon, ensuring that the filtered water is now free of this radioactive substance.
When it comes to radon mitigation, it is best to get the pros to handle it for you. Look up the best companies in your area now before it’s too late.
