Strafford County, New Hampshire
Radon-in-Water Reduction in Rochester, NH
Call (800) 696-9355 or request a visit. Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Many bedrock wells in southern Maine and New Hampshire test positive for radon. In Rochester, a short sample and a lab report show whether yours does, and a properly sized system takes care of the problem when it does.
Radon-in-Water Reduction for Rochester homes
Rochester is a Strafford County city with a downtown core, older neighborhoods and a good deal of rural land toward its edges. Bedrock under southeastern New Hampshire is granite country, which brings arsenic, uranium and radon into the conversation for drilled wells.
Berwick, Dover, Farmington and Milton lie within reach, and the Maine border is only a short drive east. A buyer should confirm whether a Rochester home is on city water or a well, and request the latest test where one exists.
What we see in Strafford County wells
Inland Strafford County is granite country, and drilled wells here regularly test high for radon. In Rochester, we treat a result above the state guideline seriously, and we like to confirm it with a second sample before committing to equipment.
What to test first in Rochester
- A repeat water sample, to confirm a high first result
- Uranium and arsenic, the other common bedrock concerns
- 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
The decision rests on your number, your house and your preferences. We explain the trade-offs between a vented tank and a carbon bed without pushing either.
- 3
Install and vent
The system is installed on the main line after the pressure tank. Aeration units include a vent pipe to the outdoors and a re-pressurization pump; carbon beds include a bypass and shut-offs.
- 4
Verify the result
You will know when to retest and what to look for. If you want an air test as well, we can explain where to get one in Strafford County.
What shapes the job in Rochester
Aeration systems spray or bubble the water in a tank and vent the radon outdoors. They reach very high removal rates but need power, a vent and floor space. For a Rochester basement, we check headroom and venting before recommending one.
When to think about radon in water
- A real estate test with a high radon result
- A home with a granite foundation or ledge nearby
- A planned renovation that will seal the house more tightly
- Carbon media that is past its replacement date
Atlantic Water Solutions installs radon-in-water systems across Strafford County, including Rochester and Berwick. 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.