Radon is a radioactive gas that can enter water from the ground, and it can be released into the air when the water is used. Well water is the main concern, and it can be tested and treated.
The source
Radon forms from uranium in rock and dissolves into groundwater, so well water is far more likely to contain it than a public supply.
The exposure
Most of the risk comes from breathing radon released during showers and washing, not from drinking the water.
The test
A lab test measures the radon level, and the result tells you whether treatment is worthwhile.
The fix
Aeration or activated carbon systems remove radon from the water before it enters the home. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines In York, testing both the water and the air is the full picture.
The air
Radon in water becomes radon in air during showers, so testing the indoor air matters too. Treating the water cuts the bigger part of the exposure.
The call
Test and treat the whole exposure path. Call 888-217-3585 and York Plumber Connect will match you with a York pro.
Plumbing in York: what to know
In York, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across York County — from West York, Red Lion and Columbia to ZIP codes like 17401, 17403, 17404 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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