Uranium

Uranium in New Hampshire Water

Uranium is a tasteless, odorless, colorless radionuclide that is found in nature. It can be found in the air, soil, food and water. Most of the uranium found in New Hampshire well water is naturally occurring and found in the soil and bedrock from which we draw our household water supply. Uranium in drinking water is measured both by ug/L and pCi/L.

Problems

It is during the course of water usage that the uranium enters your home. Unlike radium’s decay radon, uranium stays in the water and becomes an ingestible issue. Currently, there are no restrictions on bathing in uranium-rich water.

Health Risks

Ingestion of uranium can pose an increased health risk, primarily renal (kidney) damage and cancer. Kidneys help you stay healthy by removing waste from your blood, making red blood cells, controlling your blood pressure, and keeping your bones healthy. Over time, damage to your kidneys can lead to organ failure, which can be dangerous, and even life-threatening.

Treatment Options

There are several treatment options, including whole-house filtration (anion and reverse osmosis), as well as point-of-use reverse osmosis and distillation. Point-of-use is generally done at the kitchen sink, while whole house systems treat the entire home water system.

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