Radon in Water Fact Sheets

Several states provide overviews of radon in water in their state which can be useful for folks in other states also. See the listings below: 

Alaska - (click to download)

Connecticut

Idaho

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Montana

New Hampshire

New Jersey

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

The Environmental Law Institute put together a review of radon laws which may provide additional information on radon in water in your state: ELI Radon Laws.

You may also test radon in water using a radon in water test kit. Sources for radon in water test kits can be found in our Radon in Water Test Kit List

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What is Radon?

Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, and chemically inert radioactive gas. It is formed by the natural radioactive decay of uranium in rock, soil, and water. It can be found in all 50 states. Testing for it is the only way of telling how much is present.

 

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