Radon in Melbourne Florida Water

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

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can dissolve into groundwater and make its way into a home's water supply. While most people think of radon as an indoor air issue, it can also be present in well water and, less often, other local sources; when you run a shower, do laundry, or wash dishes, radon can transfer from water into the air inside your home. In Melbourne and elsewhere on the Space Coast homeowners often consider both water and air testing when evaluating radon because everyday water use can release the gas into living spaces.

Radon in water has no taste, smell, or color, so you can't reliably detect it by sight or taste. The only way to know your home's levels is to test, since concentrations can differ from block to block and between neighboring properties. If testing finds elevated radon in your water, taking action that suits your plumbing and household water habits is important; many Melbourne homeowners choose a whole-house strategy to treat water as it enters the home so showers, faucets and appliances receive lower-radon water.