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