Fleck Radon in Water Filter

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If You Notice Radon Concerns in Your Household Water, Start with Basic Checks

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can dissolve into groundwater, including household water drawn from wells. In Bexar County, Texas, the 218EDRDA aquifer has been sampled by the U.S. Geological Survey. Their monitoring from 2013 to 2017 at 16 different wells showed radon-222 was detected in all 19 samples, ranging from 8.0 to 570.0 pCi/L with a median of 78.0 pCi/L. These wells were 229 to 2326 feet deep. Although radon was present, none of these results exceeded federal regulatory thresholds.

To understand whether your household water has radon at concerning levels, start with affordable steps. For example, consider if any recent changes in water taste or odor, or if any unusual staining or gaseous odors are noticeable, though radon is typically odorless. Next, think about whether your household water source is from a deep well tapping the local aquifer or a municipal supply; municipal water records for Bexar County reportedly show no health-based radon violations.

If a Radon Concern Persists, Learn How Fleck Radon in Water Filter Addresses It

The Fleck Radon in Water Filter is designed to reduce radon levels through proven filtration technology that neutralizes radon gas dissolved in water before it reaches household taps. This process helps decrease radon’s presence in water used for drinking and bathing, providing an extra layer of treatment for homeowners seeking control over water quality with respect to radon.

If You Obtain a Certified Laboratory Radon Test, Here Is How to Interpret It

Radon concentration in household water can only be accurately determined by a certified laboratory test performed on a water sample taken directly from your home’s water supply point. Such a test will report radon levels in picocuries per liter (pCi/L). This numeric value allows you to compare your water against federal guidance values designed to protect health. Remember that detection itself is not a violation or indication of unsafe water; interpretation depends on the concentration relative to regulatory thresholds. The USGS Bexar County results provide a reference range but do not substitute for specific testing of your household water.

Working Example: Understanding the Median and Range Values for Bexar County

The median radon concentration of 78.0 pCi/L in Bexar County’s 218EDRDA aquifer means half the sampled wells’ radon levels were below this value and half above, within the tested range of 8.0 to 570.0 pCi/L. These values illustrate natural variability in radon content across well depths and locations. If your own household water radon test falls within or near this range, it aligns with regional findings. Should your results be near the higher end of this range, considering treatment may be appropriate.

Maintenance Rhythm for the Fleck Radon in Water Filter

The Fleck System ships ready to configure and requires periodic routine maintenance to ensure continual effective radon reduction. This includes replacement of filtration media or components as specified by the product guidelines, typically on an annual or biennial basis depending on water usage and radon levels. Regular monitoring of water quality helps determine the appropriate timing for maintenance and media renewal.

For households in Bexar County concerned about radon in water, this approach—starting with basic observations, confirming levels through certified testing, and considering treatment with the Fleck Radon in Water Filter—helps manage radon exposure associated with residential groundwater use from the 218EDRDA aquifer.

Where this information comes from

Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2017-12-19. 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 218EDRDA aquifer (Bexar County): 19 results from 16 wells, median 78.0 pCi/L, range -8.0-570.0 pCi/L; none above any federal threshold