Methods of Reducing Radon in Drinking Water

Abstract Since the late 1980s, radon has become a highly publicized health threat. This naturally occurring radioactive gas is seeping out of the earth's crust and into the basements of thousands of homes across the nation. Until recently, radon concerns have focused primarily on airborne radon; radon in drinking water was not considered a problem. Now, water tests reveal its presence, and many homeowners are asking water treatment dealers, “How can I reduce radon in my water supply?”