Before you ditch your RO unit, remember: RO is still amazing for removing heavy metals, fluoride, nitrates, and weird tastes. It’s just not your radon warrior. If you’ve tested your water and found radon above 10,000 pCi/L (the EPA action level), an RO alone is like bringing a feather to a sword fight. You need a specialized system.
Also, don’t rely on bottled water either—most brands don’t filter radon. So if your well is suspect, test the water before you spend a fortune. A simple radon-in-water test kit costs about $20 and could save your lungs. Seriously, order one today. I’ll wait.
So, Karen? She ended up buying a carbon filter that cost more than her dining table, but now she sleeps soundly. And me? I’m just the friend who sends her links to EPA guidelines at 2 AM. Because that’s what friends do—they keep you breathing easy, one awkward fact at a time.
