What this tracks
This dataset records radioactive elements and compounds found in groundwater samples from private and public wells across Kansas between 1985 and 2001.
Why it matters to you
If you rely on well water in Kansas, this data shows whether your aquifer historically contained uranium, radium, or radon at levels that may require testing or treatment. A homeowner near Whitewater (sample location SG04WHITEWATER#02) could check whether their well’s depth (50 feet in the sample) matches a tested site with high radon levels (685 pCi/L in the sample). Businesses like daycare centers or breweries using well water might prioritize filtration if their area shows consistent contamination.
How to read this data
SITE_NAME — Identifies the well location, like “SG04WHITEWATER#02”.
DEPTH_FEET — How deep the well was drilled (e.g., “50” feet).
Radon-222_pCi/L — Measures radon levels; the EPA recommends action above 300 pCi/L (sample shows 685 pCi/L).
Gross_Uranium_pCi/L — Uranium concentration; the sample shows 15 pCi/L (EPA limit is 30 pCi/L).
Try it yourself
Check if your Kansas well’s legal township-range-section (like “2403E17” in the sample) appears in the dataset to compare your water’s potential risks.