Uranium testing is becoming more and more common.
Here in New Hampshire we have a lot more than our fair share of Radionuclides in the Water. Many people are aware of the high presence of Radon in Water in New Hampshire, because it is something that is disclosed during Real Estate transactions. Uranium is less often discussed, although it is very present. For More information regarding Radionuclides and Radon in Water please visit our website at www.secondwindwater.com.
Uranium decays into Radium. Radium decays into Radon. This process takes Millions of years to occur, but still you can’t have Radon without Uranium and Radium having been around at some point. So, there are some relationships between high levels of Radon in Water and Uranium in Water. This doesn’t mean that if you have one that you will definitely have the other. It just means that if you have one, that you are more likely to have the other. Therefore if you know that there is high Radon in the raw Water it would be practical to have the drinking water tested for Uranium.
There are many people with very strong feelings regarding the Radon removal industry. This is brought on mostly by conflicting information available on line, and the fact that there is no set EPA maximum contaminant level for Radon in Water. Uranium is a very different story. There is a set EPA maximum level for Uranium in Water, 30 ug/l. People don’t question whether or not Uranium is bad for their health.
If you do test your water and find that there are high levels of Uranium in the water, there are Water Treatment Systems available that do a great job of removing it. The test is only about $35 at most independent labs. As for your past exposure to Uranium in Water that you have already consumed, just think of it as quitting smoking. The best thing that you can do is quit, now!
Thank you for your continued support of Secondwind Water Systems. We truly appreciate your business and referrals. If you have any Water questions please visit our website at www.secondwindwater.com or call 1-800-287-5767. Until next time this is Chris Saltmarsh CWS-6, saying, “Thanks for reading!, and enjoy your great water”… : )
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