York County, Maine
Radon-in-Water Reduction in Kennebunkport, ME
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When a Kennebunkport well tests high for radon, the choice is between aeration and carbon treatment. We review your result, the way the house uses water and the space available, and recommend the system that fits.
Radon-in-Water Reduction for Kennebunkport homes
Kennebunkport is a coastal town of harbors, headlands and shaded country roads, with a mix of year-round and seasonal homes. Many properties outside the central areas rely on private wells, often drilled into the bedrock under a thin layer of soil.
Older cottages often have small pressure tanks and aging pumps that struggle when a summer house fills with guests. Buyers of vacation property should ask how the system has been winterized and what the last test results said.
What we see in York County wells
Granite and metamorphic rock runs under much of the coast, and deep wells drilled into it can carry radon. Around the Kennebunkport coast and its back roads, shallow sandy wells are less likely to, but a bedrock well in Kennebunkport should be tested rather than assumed.
What to test first in Kennebunkport
- Radon in water by a lab method that prevents gas loss
- Bacteria and nitrate, a baseline for any private well
- Hardness and pH, which affect equipment choice
How it works
How we handle radon-in-water reduction, step by step
- 1
Test the water
A careful sample is everything for a gas. We fill the container with minimal agitation and ship it promptly, and the lab reports the level in picocuries per liter.
- 2
Decide the method
If you already have other treatment equipment, the radon system has to fit alongside it. We plan the line so each device sees the water it was designed for.
- 3
Install and vent
Installation includes a leak check, a pressure check and a first test run. Controls are set and explained before we leave.
- 4
Verify the result
After the install we collect a fresh sample and send it to the lab. A good result closes the loop, and a poor one tells us what to adjust.
What shapes the job in Kennebunkport
Granular activated carbon beds capture radon as the water flows through. They need no power or venting, but they build up radioactivity over time and need careful placement and eventual disposal. Carbon is popular for moderate results.
When to think about radon in water
- A neighbor with a high radon test
- A home with a granite foundation or ledge nearby
- A water result above the state guideline
- Treatment that has never been verified
Atlantic Water Solutions installs radon-in-water systems across York County, including Kennebunkport and Saco. Ask for a visit and we will begin with your test result.
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Start with a test. We will explain the results in plain language and only recommend what the numbers support.