York County, Maine
Radon-in-Water Reduction in Wells, ME
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 Wells, 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 Wells homes
Sandy coastal soils and shallow groundwater make some wells sensitive to rainfall, drought and nearby septic systems. Wells near the marsh or shore can show changes in sodium and chloride, and iron is a common companion in this kind of ground.
Summer cottages and rentals see big swings in demand, and pumps and pressure tanks sized for quiet seasons can struggle. A buyer looking at a seasonal Wells home should ask how it is winterized and when the well was last sampled.
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 Wells beaches, marsh and inland roads, shallow sandy wells are less likely to, but a bedrock well in Wells should be tested rather than assumed.
What to test first in Wells
- A radon-in-air test in the lowest lived-in level
- Uranium and arsenic, the other common bedrock concerns
- 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 Wells. A sample from your own tap, taken before any treatment, is the only reliable starting point.
- 2
Decide the method
Aeration is the right answer for high results, carbon for moderate ones. We weigh space, power, venting, flow rate and long-term upkeep, then recommend one.
- 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
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 York County.
What shapes the job in Wells
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 drilled bedrock well that has never been tested for radon
- A household with a long, hot shower habit
- A high indoor air test with no obvious soil source
- Carbon media that is past its replacement date
Atlantic Water Solutions installs radon-in-water systems across York County, including Wells and York. Ask for a visit and we will begin with your test result.
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Radon-in-Water Reduction in Wells?
Start with a test. We will explain the results in plain language and only recommend what the numbers support.