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Radon in Water: Testing & Mitigation for Colorado Springs Homes

Radon doesn’t only enter your home through the ground – it can also flow straight from your tap. If your home relies on a private well or groundwater, dissolved radon gas can be released into the air every time you run the shower, scrub dishes, or wash your hands. At Breathe Easy Radon Solutions, our certified technicians provide reliable, thorough testing and mitigation for radon in water to ensure every source of radon in your home is identified and resolved.

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Why is Radon in Water Dangerous?

Radon in water is a hidden health risk that many homeowners in Colorado Springs don’t realize they’re facing. When groundwater passes through uranium-rich rock and soil, it absorbs radon gas along the way. That radon remains dissolved in your water supply until it reaches your home, where daily water use releases it into the air you breathe. Testing is the only way to know for certain whether your water supply is contributing to an unsafe radon environment in your home.

  • Radon is colorless, odorless, and tasteless – completely undetectable without professional testing
  • Private well users are at higher risk than those connected to public water systems
  • Showering, washing dishes, and doing laundry commonly release waterborne radon into indoor air
  • The EPA recommends taking action when radon-in-water levels reach 4,000 pCi/L or higher
  • Mitigation systems can reduce waterborne radon levels by up to 99%
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How Does Radon Enter My Water?

Radon enters water supplies primarily through groundwater that has traveled through uranium-bearing rock and soil. As groundwater absorbs radon gas underground, it carries that dissolved radon into private wells and, in some cases, smaller community water systems. Once the water enters your home’s plumbing, the radon is released into the air during everyday water use, compounding the radon levels already present from soil infiltration. Because Colorado sits in the EPA’s Zone 1 (the highest-risk radon category) both airborne and waterborne radon deserve serious attention from homeowners.

Factors that increase waterborne radon risk:

  • Areas reliant on private wells or groundwater-fed water supplies
  • Homes located in a high-radon geology zone (Colorado Springs and surrounding areas)
  • Properties with older plumbing systems that may have more surface area for gas release
  • Homes with limited ventilation in bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry areas
  • Spaces with elevated radon levels already detected
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Frequently Asked Questions about Radon Testing

Yes, radon in water poses a genuine health risk, particularly when it is regularly released into your home’s air through everyday activities. The primary concern is inhalation: when radon gas escapes from water during showering or cooking, it mixes with indoor air and increases your overall radon exposure.

Long-term inhalation of elevated radon levels is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and the leading cause among non-smokers. While drinking water containing radon also carries some risk of stomach cancer, the inhalation risk from waterborne radon is considered significantly greater.

Radon in air enters your home by seeping up through cracks in the foundation, crawl spaces, and other ground-level openings – a risk that is well known across Colorado Springs. Radon in water, by contrast, is dissolved in your groundwater supply and is released into indoor air only when water is agitated during use.

These are two separate pathways that require separate testing methods to identify and separate mitigation strategies to resolve. A comprehensive radon assessment for your home should evaluate both sources to give you a complete picture of your family’s exposure.

Testing for radon in water requires a water sample to be collected from your home’s water supply and analyzed by a certified laboratory. A certified technician will collect the sample using a proper protocol to prevent radon from escaping before analysis, ensuring accurate results. The process is straightforward and non-invasive, typically taking only a short visit to your home.

At Breathe Easy Radon Solutions, our NRPP- and DORA-certified professionals handle the entire process with precision, providing you with clear, detailed results and a plain-language explanation of what those results mean for your family’s health.

The EPA recommends taking action when radon-in-water concentrations reach 4,000 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) or higher in homes served by private well water. For context, the EPA also notes that waterborne radon can contribute meaningfully to indoor airborne radon levels – roughly 10,000 pCi/L of radon in water increases indoor air radon by approximately 1 pCi/L.

Given that over 50% of Colorado homes already exceed the EPA’s airborne radon action level of 4.0 pCi/L, any additional contribution from water makes testing and mitigation even more important. Our team will help you understand exactly where your levels stand and what steps make the most sense for your situation.

There are two primary methods for removing radon from water: point-of-entry (POE) treatment systems and point-of-use (POU) systems.

Point-of-entry systems, the most effective approach, treat all water entering the home before it is distributed to any faucet or appliance, and include aeration systems and granular activated carbon (GAC) filters.

Aeration systems work by exposing the water to air and venting the radon outside, while GAC filters capture radon as water passes through – both can achieve reductions of up to 99%. Point-of-use filters treat water only at a single tap and are generally less effective for addressing whole-home radon-in-water concerns. Our certified technicians will assess your home’s specific needs and recommend the most effective, affordable solution for your situation.

A properly installed water mitigation system will not negatively impact your water quality or water pressure in any noticeable way. In fact, many homeowners find that a well-maintained system improves the quality of their water by removing dissolved gases and other contaminants.

Our technicians are experienced in installing systems that integrate seamlessly with your existing plumbing, and we take care to ensure the system operates efficiently from day one. If any adjustments are needed after installation, we are available and committed to making them right.

DIY radon-in-water test kits are available, but they require precise collection and handling techniques to produce accurate results – errors in the sampling process can lead to readings that are too high or too low.

For a result you can trust and act on with confidence, professional testing conducted by a certified technician is the recommended approach. At Breathe Easy Radon Solutions, our NRPP- and DORA-certified professionals follow rigorous protocols that ensure your test results are accurate, meaningful, and accompanied by a clear explanation of next steps. When it comes to your family’s health, reliable data matters.

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Why Choose Us

With Breathe Easy, you’ll experience professional, precise radon testing that prioritizes your family’s health. Here’s why homeowners trust us:

Trusted
Expertise

Over 40% of our clients come through realtor referrals, demonstrating our reliability.

Advanced Technology

Utilize cutting-edge radon monitoring equipment for the best accuracy.

Customer
Focus

Known for thorough communication and detailed follow-through.

Proven
Results

A history of excellent service and happy clients makes us a trusted choice.

Customer Satisfaction

Proven satisfactory with high reviews & personalized attention.

Community Commitment

Actively engage with local realtors and property managers.

Comprehensive Radon in Water Treatment Process

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Contact
Us

Our team will walk you through the testing process and answer your questions.

2

sample collection

A certified technician visits your home to collect a water sample.

3

laboratory
analysis

Your water sample is sent to an accredited laboratory for analysis.

4

Review & next steps

Our team reviews the results with you and makes recommendations.

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mitigation
completed

Our technicians complete recommended treatments with care and efficiency.

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Follow-Up & support

We check that the system is performing well and remain available for any follow-up visits.

Client Testimonials

  • They went over the system and told me everything I need to know. They left things spotless as well! Taylor dropped off the radon tester for the short term test and was also knowledgeable and friendly! I highly recommend Breath Easy for your radon needs!
    Linda Valente
  • The installation was done very well, and they left everything incredibly clean and tidy when finished. You can tell they takes pride in their work and care about doing things the right way. We would highly recommend this company to anyone.
    Nick Diemer
  • They were knowledgeable, courteous and did extremely neat work. They fully explained the gauges and mechanics of the fan. Shared what to expect with condensation etc… they sealed up my sump pump with a perfectly fitting seal.
    Margaret Crist

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Protect Your Family’s Water with Breathe Easy Radon Solutions

Radon in water is a hidden risk that no Colorado Springs family should have to face unknowingly. At Breathe Easy Radon Solutions, we bring certified expertise, advanced technology, and an unwavering commitment to every project we take on.

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