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- Title
MONITORING OF GROSS ALPHA AND BETA ACTIVITY IN DRINKING WATER FROM GALATI DURING 2013-2014.
- Authors
Pintilie, Violeta; Ene, Antoaneta; Georgescu, Lucian P.; Moraru, Luminita
- Abstract
The measurements for gross alpha and gross beta activity represent the first step in the radiological characterization of drinking water. In this study it was determined the level of gross alpha and gross beta activity for the drinking water in Galati, Romania. 318 samples were collected during 2013 and 2014 from all the waterworks in Galati. In 2013 the gross alpha activity and gross beta activity ranged from 6.0 to 75.8 mBq L-1, and from 25.0 to 386.2 mBq L-1, respectively, while in 2014 the gross alpha activity and gross beta activity ranged from 6.0 to 85.2 mBq L-1, and 25.0 to 434.8 mBq L-1, respectively. Associating the gross alpha activity and gross beta activity with 210Po and 228Ra radionuclides, which are the most radiotoxic alpha and beta emitters, the annual effective dose due to water ingestion was calculated. The annual effective dose for adults ranged from 0.005 to 0.074 mSv y-1, and from 0.055 to 0.218 mSv y-1, associated with 210Po and 228Ra, respectively. These values were compared to the recommended value by the World Health Organization for annual effective dose (0.1 mSv y-1).
- Subjects
DRINKING water analysis; CALCIUM metabolism; RADIUM sulfate; URANIUM-thorium dating; PHYSIOLOGICAL effects of radioactivity
- Publication
Annals of the University Dunarea de Jos of Galati: Fascicle II, Mathematics, Physics, Theoretical Mechanics, 2016, Vol 39, Issue 1, p20
- ISSN
2067-2071
- Publication type
Article