We present a new method to determine 226Ra in aqueous environmental samples, based on the rate of ingrowth of 222 from Ra, using the radium delayed coincidence counter (RaDeCC). We use the same instrument setup that is used for the determination of 223Ra and 224Ra. In contrast to methods published earlier, the approach does not require a modification of the counting equipment, counting separately for Ra, or waiting for radioactive equilibrium. We show that the calibration works from as low as 10 dpm (0.166 Bq) per sample, up to more than 1000 dpm (16.7 Bq). Although uncertainties are larger (typically around 10%) than reported uncertainties for ? counting, liquid scintillation, or mass spectrometry at comparable activities, the simple setup, low cost, and robustness of the method make it a useful approach for underway measurements, combinations with short-lived radium isotopes, or monitoring purposes when limited funding or infrastructure is available. © 2013, by the American Society of Limnology and Oceanography, Inc.