Cumberland County, Maine
Radon-in-Water Reduction in Scarborough, ME
Call (800) 696-9355 or request a visit. Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Radon forms from uranium in rock and dissolves into groundwater, and a drilled well in Scarborough can carry it into the house. A radon-in-water system pulls it out of the supply before it can escape into the air you breathe.
Radon-in-Water Reduction for Scarborough homes
Much of the town is on public water, but neighborhoods away from the main lines depend on private wells. Wells near the marsh and the shore can pick up salt influence, and sandy ground makes shallow wells respond fast to rainfall and drought.
A house that has always been on a well may be sitting next to one that connected to city water years ago, so nearby experience can mislead. Newer homes in subdivisions often have newer wells, but treatment may still be missing if nobody tested after move-in.
What we see in Cumberland County wells
Granite and metamorphic rock runs under much of the coast, and deep wells drilled into it can carry radon. Around Scarborough's marsh edges and inland roads, shallow sandy wells are less likely to, but a bedrock well in Scarborough should be tested rather than assumed.
What to test first in Scarborough
- Radon in water by a lab method that prevents gas loss
- Gross alpha or other radiological screens if recommended
- A treated-water sample after the system starts
How it works
How we handle radon-in-water reduction, step by step
- 1
Test the water
Radon levels can differ between nearby wells in Scarborough. A sample from your own tap, taken before any treatment, is the only reliable starting point.
- 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
We mount the equipment, connect water, power and vent, and start the system. In a Scarborough basement, we keep the vent run short and the connections accessible.
- 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 Cumberland County.
What shapes the job in Scarborough
An air test helps put the water result into context. Radon in indoor air comes mostly from soil gas, not water, so a home with a high water result may also need a separate air mitigation. We explain how the two work together near Scarborough's marsh edges and inland roads.
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 Cumberland County, including Scarborough and Gorham. Ask for a visit and we will begin with your test result.
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Radon-in-Water Reduction in Scarborough?
Start with a test. We will explain the results in plain language and only recommend what the numbers support.