07/09/2023
Being of somewhat unfavorable genetics and loosing several loved ones to cancer made me very health conscious. When we found the most beautiful land to build our forever home, I knew I would have to take some extra health precautions for my family! The greatest risk is not the snakes or wild animals that share these woods with us but the unseen radon gas that comes from these beautiful granite boulders that are scattered throughout the property and lay deep in the ground. A gas that can sneak into our home through the foundation and come in through our faucets. A gas that can fill the bathroom after a shower. A gas that can be ingested with a cup of water. Over time that gas can cause serious health consequences like cancers, thyroid disease and dementia.
What did I do? We got our well water tested through the UGA extension service. Our local extension service sent our water sample off and we had results in a week or less. I am still surprised that radon testing is not required for all wells. Anyway, as expected we have radon in our water. Our levels were elevated at a little over 400 pCi / L (15.00 Bq / L).
Then what? We researched and researched well water mitigation systems. Although we do have a double carbon filtration system, we decided against this method for radon mitigation as it removes 95% at best and handling the filters seemed risky since they would likely be radioactive. That’s when we found Airwell. A company based out of Canada. Very simple but effective technology.
Canada? How do we get Air Well to Georgia? Send your husband to be trained on the system and installation!
NOW…. Georgia has access! Gene is an authorized dealer for sales and installation in the Southeast! If you are close to or above the fall line then please get your water tested!! Jennifer Silas Campbell