Kerry homeowners warned of radon in water supply

Homeowners in Kerry with private drinking water wells have been warned to check their groundwater for potentially lethal radon gas.

Kerry homeowners warned of radon in water supply

Independent councillor Michael Gleeson raised the issue yesterday following medical advice to a woman who became ill. Suffering from fatigue, she had been told by her doctor to check for radon levels in the well.

The odourless radioactive gas, which can trigger a lung disease, is formed naturally in the ground from decaying uranium and is relatively harmless while outdoors, said Mr Gleeson.

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