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Radionuclide

Radon

Contaminant Overview and Health Effects

EPA Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL)

300 pCi/L

Legal limit set by the EPA

Contaminant Code

RADON

Health Effects

Increased risk of cancer

Common Sources

1
Natural decay of uranium in soil
2
Groundwater infiltration

â„šī¸ About This Data

Information about Radon is based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) regulations. The Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water.