The Difference Between Radon in Air and Radon in Water
Most homeowners have heard of radon gas as a dangerous, invisible threat — but did you know radon can also be found in your water supply? Understanding the difference between radon in air and radon in water is key to protecting your family’s health and ensuring your home is fully safe.
Radon in Air:
Radon gas forms naturally underground when uranium in soil and rock breaks down. It can enter your home through cracks in the foundation, gaps around pipes, floor drains, and even construction joints. Once inside, radon can accumulate to unsafe levels — and long-term exposure has been linked to serious health risks, including lung cancer.
Radon in Water:
Homes that use well water can also have radon dissolved in their water supply. When you shower, wash dishes, or do laundry, this radon can be released into the air — adding to the total radon exposure inside your home. While the health risks from radon in water are generally lower than those from radon in air, both forms contribute to overall exposure and should be addressed.
Testing and Treatment:
For Air: A simple air test can measure the radon levels inside your home. If elevated, a radon mitigation system can vent the gas safely outdoors.
For Water: Specialized water testing can determine radon concentration in your well water. If levels are high, aeration systems or granular activated carbon (GAC) filters can effectively remove radon before it reaches your faucets.
At Radon Systems LLC, we provide complete mitigation solutions for both air and water radon sources. Whether your home relies on a private well or municipal supply, we’ll help you create a safer, healthier living environment.
Protect your home from every source of radon.
Contact Radon Systems LLC today to schedule a radon test for your air and water — and take the first step toward total peace of mind.
