Radon in Flamingo Florida Water

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

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can dissolve into groundwater and make its way into a household water supply. While people often think of radon as an indoor air problem, it can also be present in well water or other local sources, and everyday activities—showers, dishwashing, laundry—can release radon from water into the air you breathe. Flamingo homeowners who rely on park or municipal systems or on-site treatment often consider both water and indoor air when addressing radon concerns.

Because radon has no taste, smell, or color, you can’t detect it by sampling a glass from the tap. The only reliable way to know your household levels is to test, since concentrations can change from property to property even within the Flamingo area near the Everglades. If testing shows elevated radon in your water, taking measures that suit your plumbing layout and daily water use makes sense—treating water at the point it enters the home provides protection for all faucets, showers and appliances.