If You Notice an Unusual Taste or Concern About Radon in Your Tap Water
Many homeowners in Camden County might suspect radon in their water if they detect an unusual taste or have heard about radon's presence in groundwater. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can dissolve into groundwater from surrounding soils and rocks. Since radon is odorless and tasteless, it is often unnoticed without testing. If you have questions about radon, it's important first to gather information about your water source before considering treatment options.
If You Want to Know What Government Sampling Has Found in Camden County Aquifer 211MRPAL
The U.S. Geological Survey has collected radon data from this aquifer, which feeds many wells in Camden County. Between August 2012 and August 2024, 28 samples were taken from nine different wells ranging from 125 to 741 feet deep. All samples detected radon, with measured levels ranging from 80.0 to 230.0 picocuries per liter (pCi/L). The median of these results is 150.5 pCi/L. Importantly, no sample exceeded any federal radionuclide thresholds, indicating that while radon is present, the concentrations have remained within regulatory guidelines for groundwater sources in this area.
If You Consider How Well Depth and Sampling Location Affect Radon Presence
Radon levels in groundwater often vary depending on how deep a well is and the geological characteristics of the aquifer tapped. The USGS samples span wells as shallow as 125 feet and as deep as 741 feet, showing that radon can be detected across a considerable depth range. This means your own well’s radon level might differ significantly based on its specific depth and location even within the same aquifer. Surface water sources or public water systems usually show different radon profiles since the gas can escape into the air before reaching your tap.
If You Wonder What Terms Like "Detected," "Median," and "Range" Indicate for Your Water
"Detected" means that radon was present at measurable levels in every sample taken—it does not imply a violation or unsafe condition by itself. The "median" value (150.5 pCi/L) represents the middle value when all samples are ordered and gives a central tendency of radon concentration in the area. The "range" (80.0 to 230.0 pCi/L) shows the lowest and highest measurements across all samples. These figures establish a context for radon presence in Camden County groundwater but do not predict your well’s exact radon level.
If You Need to Assess Treatment Options Based on Your Household’s Water Use
Your household’s daily water demand influences what kind of radon reduction technology will effectively manage radon levels if testing identifies elevated concentrations. Systems designed to reduce radon in water often require sizing based on flow rates commonly used in residential settings. The equipment ships ready to configure for compatibility with typical well water systems without additional on-site assembly.
Determining the correct capacity ensures the radon removal system can treat your entire water supply adequately, maintaining water quality and peace of mind.
What You Should Do Next to Confirm Radon Levels in Your Water
The best step to resolving your concern about radon is to order a laboratory test specifically measuring radon-222 concentration in your household water. This test will provide an accurate result for your well or supply line, the only way to know your water’s radon levels definitively. If elevated radon is confirmed, the Autotrol Radon in Water Filter offers a documented solution designed to effectively reduce radon content from residential water supplies.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2024-08-19. 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 211MRPAL aquifer (Camden County): 28 results from 9 wells, median 150.5 pCi/L, range 80.0-230.0 pCi/L; none above any federal threshold