A few people know that radon is a colorless, tasteless, and odorless gas that can seep into your home through cracks and the very foundation of your house. Radon gas can easily leak into your house through the good water that you drink, wash your dishes, and bathe in. If you aren’t sure about anything to do with radon in your well, read on below for a few of the facts you need to know.
How It Gets into Drinking Water
While most radon-related deaths are because of radon seeping into the house through cracks and the foundation of the home, over 1800 deaths a year have been blamed on the radon being in the drinking water. Radon leaks into the home through your showers and other household chores and then settles into the air. Drinking water that has radon in it can increase your risk of developing stomach cancer as well.
How Do You Get Radon out of the Drinking Water?
There are two ways to remove radon from your drinking water. They are listed below.
- You can use an aeration treatment, which removes the radon from the water.
- GAC treatment, which filters the water through carbon and removes the radon as well.
No matter which method you choose, you are going to need to have your home tested for radon first and have it retested on a regular basis. You should also contact your doctor right away due to possible health concerns.
These are just a few of the reasons why you should have your water tested for radon.
