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Uranium Treatment in New Hampshire
Uranium occurs naturally in New Hampshire bedrock and often travels with arsenic and radon. A licensed local contractor can test your well and recommend the right system. Start with a free in-home water test and quote.
What it is and why New Hampshire wells need it
Uranium is a naturally occurring radioactive metal that leaches from New Hampshire's granite and metamorphic bedrock into groundwater. Like arsenic, it is invisible in water, and it often shows up alongside arsenic and radon in the same bedrock wells.
At elevated levels, uranium in drinking water is a concern mainly for the kidneys rather than for cancer, and the EPA notes that private-well owners are responsible for testing for it because private wells are not federally regulated. A radiological test that includes uranium is the way to find out what your well holds.
Uranium is treatable, and the same systems that handle it often handle other bedrock contaminants, so a single visit from a contractor can address more than one problem.
How a contractor treats uranium
Anion exchange
Uranium carries a negative charge in water, so a strong-base anion exchange resin captures it efficiently. This is a common whole-house approach, and the resin is backwashed and reused until it eventually needs replacement.
Reverse osmosis at the tap
A point-of-use reverse osmosis system removes uranium along with other dissolved contaminants and is a lower-cost option when you mainly want to protect drinking and cooking water.
Activated alumina
Activated alumina adsorption is another option a contractor may consider depending on your water chemistry and the other contaminants present.
Handling the spent media
Resin and media that capture uranium concentrate radioactivity over time and can become a regulated waste. A licensed contractor manages replacement and disposal correctly so the radioactivity is not left to build up in your home.
What to expect
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Request a free in-home water test
Use the form or call. A licensed local contractor sets up a visit at no cost.
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The contractor tests your water and reviews the results
You get a plain explanation of what is in your water and what it means.
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You get a written, itemized recommendation and quote
If treatment makes sense, the recommendation is matched to your water, with the cost in writing.
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The contractor installs the system
If you choose to proceed, the contractor installs and configures the system for your home.
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The contractor confirms performance and explains maintenance
You leave with a clear maintenance schedule and, where relevant, a retest plan.
What uranium treatment costs in New Hampshire
A whole-house anion exchange system falls in the same general range NHDES cites for residential treatment, roughly $1,500 to $3,000 to install for a single treatment step, while a point-of-use reverse osmosis system that protects the kitchen tap costs less.
The right choice and the real cost depend on your uranium level, whether arsenic or radon are also present, and your water chemistry. The free in-home test and written quote give you a number for your home. These figures are 2026 New Hampshire market context drawn from NHDES guidance, not a quote.
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Read: Uranium and Radon in New Hampshire Well WaterFrequently Asked Questions
Is uranium in well water dangerous?
At elevated levels, uranium in drinking water is a concern mainly for kidney health. It is a long-term exposure issue, not an emergency, and it is treatable once a test shows your level.
How does a contractor remove uranium?
The most common methods are anion exchange, which captures uranium on a resin bed, and reverse osmosis at the kitchen tap. Activated alumina is another option depending on your water chemistry.
Should I treat the whole house or just the tap for uranium?
Because the main concern is drinking water, a point-of-use reverse osmosis system is often enough, while a whole-house anion exchange system makes sense when uranium is high or other contaminants are present. The contractor recommends the right approach after testing.
Does uranium often come with arsenic or radon?
Yes. Uranium, radon, and arsenic all come from the same New Hampshire bedrock and frequently occur together, which is why a contractor may suggest a radiological test and a system that addresses more than one contaminant.
What happens to the system's spent media?
Media that captures uranium concentrates radioactivity over time and can become a regulated waste. A licensed contractor handles replacement and disposal properly so it does not accumulate in your home.
Start with a free in-home water test
A licensed local contractor will test your water, explain the results, and give you a written quote. No obligation.