Random questions about radon and VA mortgages

[scooter028]

The radon tests for the house we're buying came back fairly high but that was expected in this area (southeastern PA) but now I'm worried that the well water also would contain radon. If air levels are that high, I'm sure drinking it would not be good. Anyone ever deal with high radon levels in well water? I'm guessing that's a separate inspection or analysis.
We got the basic water analysis done before we knew the air radon results so it doesn't have much info. Our well
inspection didn't even provide the well depth. I'm under the assumption (thanks to Google) that the VA requires specific things be tested in water, which was not included in our analysis. And best part is, we paid $1,800 for all of the inspections and it seems we'll need a few more. Boo. Guess I'm just venting a bit but wondering if anyone else has experience with this or words of wisdom.

[tarheels]

I think Stephm and I are the only VA loan users on this site. I don't know anything about it and radon since it's not common here. I'd ask back on the BAH board on the nest - there are some girls with VA experience and it's not completely dead.

[stephm0188]

We had a radon test done, but I do not believe it was required by the VA. Our levels came back normal, so I really don't have any other information. We don't have a well either, so IDK what the requirement are.I am going to assume that since they do not require a radon test in the house, they probably aren't going to require it in the water. Still, that's info I'd want to have for peace of mind, so I'd want to have it done and taken care of.