Radioactivity monitoring in drinking water of Zahedan, Iran
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S.A. Hosseini |
, sepehrhssn@yahoo.com |
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Abstract: (11616 Views) |
Background: The present research has focused on the effect of radioactivity on drinking water from five sites in the region of Zahedan city. Materials and Methods: The measurement of water activity in wells, river and spring has been used as a screening method. The determination of gamma emitters was performed by use the application of gamma spectrometry. Results: The values of Radium concentration was between less than 2 mBq/l to 3±0.4 for water wells, 5±0.4 mBq/L for river, and less than 2 mBq/L for spring. Conclusion: All values of activity in the selected water samples were lower than the permissible limit for drinking water consumption. The water was safe for drinking, washing and agricultural use. |
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Keywords: Drinking water, radioactivity, radium isotopes. |
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Type of Study: Original Research |
Subject:
Radiation Biology
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