How often should you test your water system for radiation?

Testing the water system for radiation every four years is based on guidelines established by health and regulatory agencies. This interval is considered a best practice for ensuring safe drinking water, particularly in areas where there is a potential for contamination due to natural sources of radiation, such as radon or uranium in the groundwater, or anthropogenic sources.

Conducting the tests every four years allows for a balance between maintaining water safety and managing testing costs. It provides enough frequency to catch any changes in radiation levels that could pose a risk to public health, while not overburdening water systems with unnecessary testing. This timeline is also aligned with various state and federal regulations that mandate routine monitoring to ensure compliance with safety standards.