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Radon in your Water
Just as oxygen gas dissolves into lake water, radon gas
dissolves into your well water underground. When radon is present in your
water, there are two ways that it can affect your health.
- Radon escapes into the air when you wash your dishes or
laundry, or when you shower or use the kitchen or bathroom sink. The
more water you use, the more radon gas will escape into your air. In
this case, radon from your water contributes to the level of radon in your
air.
- Radon is ingested when you drink your water. The
health effects from radon ingestion are currently being studied, and a
federally recommended maximum level of radon in water is expected soon.
We can provide a radon water test (at additional cost) in
conjunction with a home inspection.
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