Abstract
A study of Rn-222 concentrations in the water distribution system of Tucson, Arizona, revealed levels of 60 to 1260 pCi/L in domestic waters. These measurements are comparable to levels of between 80 and 1400 pCi/l for Rn-222 found in ground water samples in the North-Central Tucson basin (Kalin et al., 1994). Estimated loss of Rn-222 due to radioactive decay during travel from the well head to the home ranges from 8 to 50 percent.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 629-635 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of the American Water Resources Association |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 1996 |
Keywords
- radon
- water quality
- ground water hydrology
- public water supply