Radium-228 Water Test

Recommended for targeted testing of radium-228 in drinking water. This testing package is particularly recommended for private well owners who have known radium-related issues or high beta radiation results already (as radium-228 emits beta particles). Reported results will include detailed, quantified analysis of radium-228. A radioactive isotope of radium, radium-228 is a known human carcinogen with a particular impact on internal organs and the stomach. It cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted in drinking water. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enforces a maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 5 pCi/L for radium-226 and radium-228 combined. This Tap Score water test package provides all required materials to properly collect and submit a sample for certified laboratory testing.