Radon And Groundwater In York Orbit

Understanding Radon and Groundwater in York: What Homeowners Need to Know

When I bought my first house in York County, Pennsylvania, I did what most people do: I hired a home inspector, checked the roof, and made sure the furnace worked. What I did not do was test the well water for radon. That oversight could have been a serious mistake, and it is one I see many homeowners repeat today. Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the natural decay of uranium in soil and rock. In York County, the underlying geology is dominated by granite bedrock