Most homeowners are aware of the threat that radon gas presents to the health of the air in their home. However, radon is toxic in other ways as well. When there is radon water contamination and is ingested, it can result in health problems such as stomach cancer. Since the number of deaths resulting from radon water contamination is much lower than the resulting deaths from airborne radon exposure, it isn’t as large of a threat. However, we still consider it good practice to test the drinking water in a home (in certain circumstances) to check for radon contamination.

Even though the majority of radon-related deaths are due to radon gas accumulation in the air of a home, as many as 1,800 deaths per year are associated with radon water contamination. High levels of radon are often found in areas in which the groundwater flows through granite or sand formations. If you live in an area with high radon concentration and receive your drinking water from a well, water testing is a good idea. As a radon contractor, Radon Detection & Control offers radon testing for household water.