Radon in Everglades Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Radon in the Water Supply of Everglades Florida Homes

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can dissolve into groundwater and enter a home’s plumbing. While most people think of radon as an indoor air concern, it can also come from well water or other local supplies and be released when you shower, run a load of laundry, or wash dishes. In Everglades homes, where coastal conditions and flooding can affect water quality, homeowners often consider both air and water testing when they’re addressing possible radon exposure.

Because radon has no taste, smell, or color, you can’t detect it by looking at your tap water — testing is the only reliable way to know. Levels can differ from one property to the next, so an Everglades City home might see different results than a nearby Chokoloskee or Copeland property. If testing shows elevated radon in your water, steps that match your plumbing layout and daily water use make sense; treating water at the main entry point ensures protection for every faucet, shower and appliance in the house.