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How to Accurately Sample Your Well Water for Radon

Over half of the households in Maine get their water from a private well. Well water can sometimes have radon in it - a harmful gas that comes up through the ground into your water and air. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Simple air and well water tests can show whether home radon levels meet state and national guidelines. Fill the bottle so it appears to be above the rim line. Fill over the top so there is no remaining space for air in the sample. Turn the bottle upside down and tap it. If you see a bubble or air space, pour out the bottle and try again. Pack up the samples and the form and drop it off at the lab if possible. Otherwise mail the sample immediately, ideally the same day you collected. Watch this video to learn how to accurately test your well water for radon. It's quick, easy, and can help keep you and your family safe. 00:00 Background 00:56 Order a test kit from a certified lab 01:24 Carefully read the instructions 01:36 Remove the faucet aerator. 01:51 Run the cold water for 15 minutes. 02:06 Fill the first bottle completely 02:21 Look for trapped air. 02:39 Repeat the process with the second bottle. 02:50 Pack up the samples