Including filter system and high-performance Radon filter.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can dissolve into groundwater and enter a home’s water supply. Although many people associate radon with indoor air, it can also be carried in well water and, less commonly, other sources; when you run a shower, do laundry, or wash dishes, some radon can transfer from the water into the air. Portland homeowners who are concerned about radon often consider both water and indoor air when planning how to address the issue in their houses.
Because radon in water has no taste, smell, or color, you won’t notice it by looking at or sipping your water. The only dependable way to know if radon is present is to test, since levels can differ from one property to the next. If testing in Portland shows elevated radon in your water, choosing measures that match your plumbing layout and daily water use makes sense — and treating water where it enters the home with a whole-house solution can protect every faucet and appliance.
The most effective single treatment for reducing radon in household water is usually a whole-house aeration system installed at the main water line. Aeration removes radon by transferring the gas out of the water into a controlled airflow before the water reaches showers, sinks, and appliances. Because radon is a gas, methods that enable gas transfer — like aeration — are generally more effective than standard sediment or carbon filters, and they reduce radon throughout the entire home rather than at just one tap.
A whole-house aeration unit mixes air with incoming water inside a contained system, then vents the radon-laden air safely outside the house. Placed before the water heater and main plumbing, it treats all water used for bathing, cooking, and cleaning in your Portland home. These systems can be paired with prefiltration when needed to protect the aeration equipment and downstream plumbing. Mr. Pure Water can help Portland homeowners pick the right aeration setup and install it in the best location for dependable whole-home radon reduction.