Radon in Surf Florida Water

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

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can dissolve into groundwater and reach a home’s water supply. Though most people think of radon as an indoor air concern, it can also be present in well water and, less often, other water sources — and running a shower, doing laundry, or washing dishes can release radon from water into the air. Surf homeowners often evaluate both air and water when addressing radon, since the gas can move between the two during everyday water use.

Because radon has no taste, smell, or color, you can’t detect it by sight or flavor; testing is the only reliable way to know what’s in your household water. Levels can differ from property to property, so Surf residents should test their own water rather than rely on neighbors’ results. If tests show elevated radon, considering treatments that match your plumbing and daily water habits makes sense — and a whole-house plan treats water at the entry point so every tap in your Surf home benefits.