Radon in your drinking water poses an increased risk of cancer, though a smaller one than is caused by radon in your home's air.

According to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) report on radon in drinking water, "There are drinking-water-related cancer deaths, primarily due to lung cancer."

That's because the primary risk of cancer from radon in drinking water arises from the radon transferring from the water into the air, where it can then be inhaled, although there's also some risk from ingesting radon-contaminated water.

NOTE: Those who have well water are particularly encouraged to test their water for radon.

Says the NAS, "The primary health risks from radon in drinking water are lung cancer, from inhaling radon discharged from water used in the home, and stomach cancer, from ingesting radon in drinking water."

Fortunately, testing your home's drinking water for radon is easy: just use this top-recommended Radon-in-Water Test Kit. It includes everything you need to determine your drinking water's safety including:

• EPA approved lab analysis of your home's water for radon

• Complete instructions for this easy-to-perform testing process

• The glass sample collection vial (in bubble wrap packaging)

• The faucet adapter/sampling hose

• Preaddressed packaging for shipment of the sample to laboratory for analysis

As you will read in the one-page instructions, the process of collecting your sample is rather simple. Do note, however, that it is highly recommended you ship your sample the same day you take it.

* This product is outlawed in the state of New Jersey. As a result, shipping and sale of this product are not available to New Jersey residents at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.