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Radon in Water Regulation


1.The State of Illinois recommends testing for radon in water :
 Whenever conducting an initial radon in air test.
 In all homes using a private well for water supply.
 When a radon mitigation system has been installed and fails to reduce the radon levels, and the home uses a private well for it's water supply.
 When homeowners complain about the taste of their water and the home uses a public water supply.

2.The EPA estimates that radon in drinking water causes :
 500 deaths per year
 168 deaths per year
 50 - 150 deaths per year

3.What is the EPA proposed MCL?
 4000 pCi/L
 3000 pCi/L
 400 pCi/L
 300 pCi/L

4.What is the EPA proposed Alternate MCL ?
 4000 pCi/L
 3000 pCi/L
 400 pCi/L
 300 pCi/L

5.Which of the following Radon in Water Mitigation Techniques is currently considered the most practical?
 Soil Pressurization
 Carbon Absorption
 Decay Storage
 Aeration