Radon Water Test
Radon Water Test
If you’re on a residential well, the source of high indoor radon may be your water.
What to do? Test your well regularly. Test for radon.
Radon in water safety measurement by Wescan, your measure of trust.
Water analysis is performed by ASQ Certified Calibration Technicians with the Pylon AB6A radiation monitor. Water samples are off-gassed using a Pylon WG-1001 into an active Lucas-type scintillation cell. Results are expressed in Bq/L and traceable to NIST, NRC (INMS).
Download Radon in Water Testing brochure
Watch a video from our lab on the proper radon in water sampling technique
Important Information:
Instructions and information will be sent to you electronically via email, you will use your own 500ml mason jar to retrieve your water sample.
The customer is responsible for sending the water sample by overnight courier to the lab in Ottawa, Ontario.
Please note: the BC lab is not accepting water samples at this time.
Our team is hear to help and will assist with any questions along the way.
Key Features
analysis by ASQ Certified Calibration Technicians with the Pylon AB6A radiation monitor and WG-1001
results are expressed in Bq/L and traceable to NIST, NRC (INMS)
suitable for water quality analysis from wells and natural springs
accurate to +/- 4%
stable, insensitive to temperature and humidity changes
confidential analytical report via email within 48 hours of receipt by laboratory
Laboratory analysis
The sample must arrive at the lab within two days after collection. Send via overnight courier, including your name, address, and time and date the sample was collected. The best day to collect a sample is on a Monday and get it to the lab Tuesday to read before the weekend.
Send your water sample overnight express courier to the Wescan Laboratory nearest you. Contact us with any questions regarding your radon in water test and mitigation solutions for reducing radon in your residential well system.
Please note: the BC lab is not accepting water samples at this time.
Looking for a water testing lab in the US?
Call the US EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791) which can provide phone numbers for your State laboratory certification office. Your State laboratory certification office or State radon office can direct you to laboratories which may be able to test your drinking water for radon. Visit the Safe Drinking Water Hotline website.