Wake county found wells with unsafe levels of uranium radon and radium in the water.
Wake county water test results.
Some test results show levels.
They sent out notice to inform residents about the naturally occurring groundwater contaminants found in the eastern area of wake county so that well owners could decide what actions to take.
After testing hundreds of wells wake county estimates about one in five wells in eastern wake county exceed the safe drinking water standards for uranium and radium.
A month after wake county urged thousands to test their well water for unsafe drinking water the county will now help people read the test results.
Wake county sent mailers to 19 000 property.
Wake county staff will help you read and understand your results and based on your findings determine the next steps you could take to treat your water.
A comprehensive water quality approach is an integral part of ensuring the quality of life enjoyed and shared by all citizens of wake county.
After you get your test results wake county environmental services will work with you to help you understand your options and will help connect you to resources to address the problem.
My well water tastes smells and looks fine.
How to access well water test results this page location is.
The information provided will be somewhat technical so bring a pen and paper to take notes.
Drinking well water contaminated with them may cause significant health problems including kidney toxicity and cancer.
These substances occur naturally in the rock located underground in the areas highlighted on the map below.
The water quality division seeks to ensure that all of the water resources in wake county are healthy and sustainable and that surface waters are not contaminated.
Please bring a copy of your well water test results to these meetings.
