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- Title
A comprehensive study of radon levels and associated radiation doses in Himalayan groundwater.
- Authors
Prasad, Mukesh; Kumar, G. Anil; Sahoo, B. K.; Ramola, R. C.
- Abstract
The concentration of radon in groundwater is mainly governed by the radium content in the rocks of the aquifer. The internal exposure to high levels of radon in water is directly associated with the radiological risk to members of public. In this work, radon concentrations were measured in groundwater of Garhwal Himalaya, India, using scintillation detector-based RnDuo and silicon detector-based RAD7 monitors. An inter-comparison exercise was carried out between RnDuo and RAD7 techniques for a few samples to validate the results. The radiation doses associated with the exposure to radon in water were estimated from measured values of activity concentrations. An attempt has been made to see the effect of geology, geohydrology and different types of sources on radon levels in Himalayan groundwater. The experimental techniques and results obtained are discussed in detail.
- Subjects
RADON pollution; GROUNDWATER; HYDROGEOLOGY; SILICON detectors; WATER pollution; HEALTH risk assessment; POLLUTION testing
- Publication
Acta Geophysica, 2018, Vol 66, Issue 5, p1223
- ISSN
1895-6572
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s11600-018-0135-0