Radioisotopes in Water Test
$35.00
If you drill a water well through natural deposits of uranium, thorium, radium, or radon gas, then you probably have a lot of these radioactive materials in your drinking water. If you live in uranium country (Western New Mexico, Saskatchewan, Odisha, India, etc.) or near a known nuclear spill (Chernobyl, Fukushima, etc.), you probably would like the peace of mind of knowing that your drinking water is safely low in radioactive materials. Radon gas comes primarily from uranium decay, so if you are concerned about radon in your basement, then you should also test your water well for radioisotopes.
Fortunately, BSI now offers a simple to use, inexpensive test kit to check for alpha-emitting radioisotopes in your drinking water. You can send us a sample of your water, or of the salt water that your water softener expels when it regenerates, and we will send you back a confidential report describing the amount of alpha emitting materials that we found in your sample. We will also provide you with copies of federal publications from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and affiliated organizations that describe the risk level associated with your water, and what you can do if this risk is too high. Alternatively, we can sell you the necessary equipment to process your test kit yourself (DIY). This is a good option if you want to run many routine tests and preserve absolute confidentiality within your own laboratory.
Contact us today, or send us a sample of your water (up to a gallon) to be tested, along with the order form below. We will respond soon with a detailed report on alpha particle emitting radioisotopes in your water.
This kit includes:
- (2) CR-39 pieces with protective film
- (1) Plastic Vial and cap
- (2) Labeled plastic bags
- (1) Return envelope
- Instructions on its use, safety procedures