Matt Bednarz's (ctbsradon) Blog

  Nitrates are byproducts of fertilizer & sewage runoff.  Nitrate in water is undetectable to the naked human senses.  It leaves no residue or stains to give clue to its' presence.  Left untreated, nitrates pose a health hazard to infants under 6 months of age.  Methemoglobinemia...otherwise kno...

  CT Basement Systems Radon Inc. is essentially a "two division" company.  We are fully licensed, certified, insured, bonded, etc. etc. etc. to deliver both radon & well system services.   CT Basement incorporated in 1987, I began my career with the company in 1988.  In my tenure, I have seen lo...

  One of the more controversial topics I've come across in my years of working in the radon mitigation industry is; whether or not sealing out radon is possible.  There are several EPA publications available that provide guidance in "Building Radon Out".  In general, these processes involve a co...

  Poor performing water wells can be problematic on many different levels.  A water well with a poor recovery rate can prevent homeowners from expanding their homes, adding a bathroom or upgrading an existing bath.  It can also impede the ability of the owner to have gardens & lush lawns or land...

  Discovering a bacteria in well water problem can be unsettling...but when it comes to a real estate transaction; it doesn't have to be the death of the deal.  The State of CT "Standard Profile" or basic potability exam, includes a test for total coliforms & e-coli.  Total coliforms are a non-p...

  There is much misinformation out in the marketplace regarding radon.  A common misconception is that radon in new construction doesn't exist.  Age of a structure can sometimes play a role in determining whether or not there will be a radon problem...but most often; it doesn't matter much at al...

  Variable Frequency Drive or VFD Well Pump Systems are fast becoming the "GO TO" technology in well pump system upgrades.  Unlike conventional well pump systems that typically operate on a 20 psi differential pressure range, VFD systems speed up or slow down according to the amount of water bei...

  GAC & Aeration are the two prevalent technologies for radon in water removal.  Aeration is recognized as the Best Available Technology (BAT) for this process for a couple of reasons;  There is no collection of radon taking place...therefore, no chance of radioactive buildup or spent media dispo...

I've heard it many times throughout the course of my 23+ year career; "I don't want to buy a house that has a water well".  To those who've never had one, water wells are mysterious components of a home.  Oftentimes, the only visible sign of a well's existence from the exterior might be the well...

  So the house you're listing or have interested buyers for, has elevated radon in air & water concentrations...now what?  The following informative tidbits are applicable to Realtors dealing with radon: First off...DON'T PANIC!  Any radon problem is fixable! Testing: Whether you're the buying or...