Including filter system and high-performance Radon filter.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can dissolve into groundwater and reach a home’s water supply. While most people associate radon with indoor air, it can also be present in well water and, less often, other sources, and it may be released into the air when you run a shower, do laundry, or wash dishes. For Hypoluxo homeowners, considering both water and air makes sense when you’re evaluating radon risks around the house.
Because radon in water has no taste, smell or color, you can’t detect it by sight or by sampling a glass. The only dependable way to know what’s in your supply is to test, as levels can vary block by block. If testing reveals elevated radon in your Hypoluxo home, taking action that suits your plumbing and daily water use is important — and treating incoming water at the main line can protect every faucet and appliance.
The most effective single treatment for reducing radon in household water is typically a whole-house aeration system installed where the main water line enters your home. Aeration forces radon out of the water into a controlled air stream before water reaches showers, faucets and appliances, which is often more direct than sediment or carbon filters for a gas contaminant. Used this way, aeration lowers radon throughout the house instead of only at individual taps.
A whole-house aeration filter is a contained unit that mixes incoming water with air, then vents the radon-laden air safely outdoors; it’s installed ahead of the water heater and the rest of your plumbing so all water for bathing, cooking and cleaning is treated. In Palm Beach County’s hard-water conditions, pairing aeration with prefiltration helps reduce limescale and keeps the system operating well. Mr. Pure Water can assess your Hypoluxo property and recommend the right aeration setup and placement for dependable whole-home radon reduction.