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If you know radon is detected locally but are unsure how it affects your taste and safety

Broward County’s water supply draws from aquifer 112BSCNN, a groundwater source sampled by the U.S. Geological Survey. Between June and August 2016, 13 wells ranging in depth from 22 to 152 feet underwent radon-222 measurement. All 13 detected radon at levels between 66.0 and 740.0 pCi/L, with a median level of 470.0 pCi/L. These results indicate radon is present throughout the sampled area but none exceeded federal thresholds. This means radon in this aquifer is common but not recorded as a health violation by federal standards.

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas known to enter water from underground sources. It can affect water’s taste and odor, sometimes confused with other water quality issues. It does not cause visible deposits or staining, distinguishing it from problems caused by mineral content or iron.

If your water has unusual taste or appearance, but you suspect minerals or other factors instead of radon

It is important to differentiate radon from other common water concerns that impact aesthetics and plumbing. Radon itself is odorless and colorless and does not form particulates or stains. Problems like discoloration or sediment are unrelated to radon and call for mineral or particulate testing. Radon might influence dissolved gases in water but will not cause scale buildup or corrosion visible as deposits or stains.

If you experience household symptoms like strange odors or health concerns and want to know if radon is the cause

Although radon is a radioactive gas, waterborne radon primarily becomes a concern when inhaled as it escapes from water into indoor air during showering, cooking, or laundering. Direct symptoms from radon in water are not typical. The presence of radon in your water does not imply immediate health risk or visible water damage. If you notice musty or chlorine-like smells, those generally arise from other sources and should not be attributed solely to radon.

If you want to compare Broward County’s radon data with a neighboring region’s records

Comparing radon levels across counties should consider testing methods, aquifer types, and sample sizes. Broward County’s sample of 13 wells provides a localized snapshot from aquifer 112BSCNN, but adjacent counties may have different geologies or sample depths, affecting radon presence. Differences in radon results do not necessarily translate into a greater or lesser risk for your specific home water. Each county’s data helps form a regional perspective but does not establish conditions for any individual well.

If your home’s plumbing is older or uses specific materials and you wonder how this affects radon levels

Plumbing materials and pipe age influence water chemistry and potential taste or staining issues but do not affect radon concentrations in water. Radon levels originate primarily from groundwater before reaching your pipes. Copper, PVC, or galvanized piping may alter other water characteristics but will not increase or decrease radon content. Thus, plumbing adjustments alone do not resolve radon presence.

What should you test to proceed? The essential step is a water test of your private well or water source to measure radon concentration specifically for your household. Area sampling sets a context but does not substitute for this test. Depending on your results and preferences, a treatment like the Autotrol Radon in Water Filter, which ships ready to configure, can reduce radon from your water supply.

Where this information comes from

Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2016-08-30. These figures describe groundwater sampled in this area. They are not a test of any individual private well - only a test of that well can establish its own water.

On record: U.S. Geological Survey sampling of Radon-222 in the 112BSCNN aquifer (Broward County): 13 results from 13 wells, median 470.0 pCi/L, range 66.0-740.0 pCi/L; none above any federal threshold