Radon in Water
Radon is a colorless, odorless, short-lived radioactive gas which is produced by decay of uranium rock. This gas is considered carcinogenic when inhaled. Radon in water is emitted to air, especially where water is agitated or sprayed (shower, washing machine). If an indoor air remediation system is installed in your home, than the EPA recommended level for radon in water is 4,000 pCi/L (picoCuries per liter). If an indoor air system is NOT installed, then the EPA suggests a level of 300 to 1,000 pCi/L for radon in water.
There is a general conversion rate between radon in water to radon in air: For every 10,000 pCi/L of radon in the water, 1 pCi/L is added to the air. The maximum recommended air level for radon is 4 pCi/L.
Radon is commonly treated with Air Stripper Systems or Carbon Filtration Tanks. Air Stripper Systems offer a natural method with no waste disposal issues; but are very expensive. Carbon Filtration Systems are less expensive to purchase; however, periodic carbon replacement and potential carbon recycling fees should be considered.
Radon is a colorless, odorless, short-lived radioactive gas which is produced by decay of uranium rock. This gas is considered carcinogenic when inhaled. Radon in water is emitted to air, especially where water is agitated or sprayed (shower, washing machine). If an indoor air remediation system is installed in your home, than the EPA recommended level for radon in water is 4,000 pCi/L (picoCuries per liter). If an indoor air system is NOT installed, then the EPA suggests a level of 300 to 1,000 pCi/L for radon in water.
There is a general conversion rate between radon in water to radon in air: For every 10,000 pCi/L of radon in the water, 1 pCi/L is added to the air. The maximum recommended air level for radon is 4 pCi/L.
Radon is commonly treated with Air Stripper Systems or Carbon Filtration Tanks. Air Stripper Systems offer a natural method with no waste disposal issues; but are very expensive. Carbon Filtration Systems are less expensive to purchase; however, periodic carbon replacement and potential carbon recycling fees should be considered.
