Uranium Check
Measures naturally occurring uranium, a radioactive contaminant found in many aquifers.
$56.00Ships to your door
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The Uranium Check measures uranium in your well water. Uranium is a naturally occurring radioactive metal that dissolves into groundwater from granite and other rock formations, and it is common in many regions - particularly the upper Midwest, the Rockies, and parts of the Northeast. It poses a chemical risk to the kidneys as well as a radiological one, and like other dissolved metals it is invisible and tasteless. The EPA drinking-water limit is 30 micrograms per liter. This kit tells you whether uranium is present in your water and how it compares to the standard.
What it tests for
- Total uranium (reported in micrograms per liter)
- Comparison against the EPA 30 ug/L limit
- A radiological and kidney-health risk indicator
Why it matters
Uranium in drinking water is both a chemical toxin (primarily to the kidneys) and a source of radiation exposure, and it is entirely natural and undetectable without a test. Because it tracks with certain bedrock types and often accompanies radon, well owners in affected regions can carry elevated levels unknowingly. If found, reverse osmosis or anion exchange can effectively remove it.
Who it is for: Best for wells drilled into granite or uranium-bearing bedrock and anyone in a region known for natural uranium or radon (the two often occur together). A smart baseline for a new well. Pairs well with the radon-in-water test.
How home sampling works
No technician visit required. You collect the sample yourself in a few minutes and mail it to the lab.
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Order online
Choose your test and check out. Your kit ships to your door with everything you need to collect a sample at home.
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Collect your sample
Follow the step-by-step instructions in the kit to fill the sample bottles straight from your tap or wellhead. It takes just a few minutes.
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Mail it back
Drop the prepaid package in the mail. Your sample is sent directly to the certified lab for analysis.
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Get clear results
You receive an easy-to-read report explaining what was found, how it compares to drinking-water guidelines, and what to do next.
Frequently asked questions
- How does uranium get into well water?
- It is almost always natural - uranium dissolves into groundwater from granite and other uranium-bearing rock. It is common in parts of the upper Midwest, the Rockies, and the Northeast.
- Is uranium in water a radiation risk or a chemical risk?
- Both. Uranium in drinking water is primarily a chemical toxin to the kidneys, and it also contributes radiation exposure. The EPA limit (30 ug/L) is set with both in mind.
- Should I also test for radon?
- Often yes. Uranium and radon both come from the same kinds of bedrock and frequently occur together, so many well owners in affected regions test for both.
Ready to test your well?
Order the Uranium Check and get clear, lab-backed results with guidance on exactly what to do next.
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