Radon in water

As homeowners become more informed of the risks associated to higher than acceptable Radon levels in their homes and businesses, more and more Radon Mitigation Systems are being installed that successfully reduce the Radon levels in the inside air to a safe level. What many homeowners still do not realize is that Radon can also enter your home, and your body, through your home’s water supply, often requiring a separate Radon Mitigation System capable of addressing this Radon issue before the water reaches your tap.

Disaster Blaster is very proud to be an Industry Leader in the Mitigation and Restoration Industry, with a focus on Indoor Environmental Hazards such as Radon, Asbestos, Water Damage, and Mold and is committed to assisting our customers and local community in resolving indoor environmental hazards in their homes and businesses.  This is why we have worked so hard in spreading awareness of these issues and developing solutions that work for our local community.

What is Radon?

Radon is a radioactive gas that naturally results from the breakdown of uranium in the rock and soil beneath our feat where it slowly works its way to the surface where it can enter our homes.  Unfortunately once Radon enters our homes through gaps and cracks in the foundation, it can become trapped and accumulate to unsafe levels.  This is a serious concern as Radon is recognized as the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, second only to cigarette smoke.

And Radon could be in your home without you even realizing it because you can’t see, taste, or smell it…  As a result, Radon testing is extremely important to identify these issues so they can be resolved effectively.

How does Radon get into Water?

Most commonly occurring in homes that receive their water supply from wells, Radon gas can contaminate water supplies, allowing it to enter your home when you’re running the sink or taking a shower!  Research is ongoing into the long-term effects of Radon exposure from water sources, but it’s very likely to be linked to other health issues in the future as well.

While Radon in water certainly carries a risk due to ingestion, it has also been shown to contribute to the airborn Radon level within the home, as water is run for showers or to do the dishes. As a result, it is recommended that high Radon levels in water supplies, much like high Radon levels in indoor air, be addressed properly through installation of a Radon Mitigation System. The Federal EPA has developed proposals to identify when a Mitigation System should be installed to address Radon issues in water, but has not yet formally published definitive guidelines.

While a standard Radon Mitigation System designed to address Radon levels in indoor air essentially vents the Radon gas to the outside of the home (Above the roof line), Radon in water requires a system that reduces the Radon level in the water to an acceptable level prior to use.

We at Disaster Blaster are proud to offer a wide range of solutions for addressing Radon levels in homes including Radon in water. Should you have a high Radon level in your water supply, please Contact Your Local Disaster Blaster.  We’re always happy to help!

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