scholarly journals Radon Concentration Measurement in Groundwater of Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 396-400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pankaj Garg ◽  
Gopal Krishan
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Protection Agency ◽  
Activity Concentration ◽  
Noble Gas ◽  
Health Hazard ◽  
Protection Agency ◽  
Radon Activity ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Naturally Occurring ◽  
Groundwater Samples ◽  
Fresh Water Resource

Groundwater is the largest fresh water resource and radon is a radioactive naturally occurring noble gas that may be found anywhere in soil, air and water due to decay of uranium in rocks. It is important to investigate the radon in groundwater to safeguard against the health hazard caused due radon. The results presented here are from radon concentrations measured using RAD7 detector in 9 representative groundwater samples collected from hand pumps from southern parts of Roorkee in Haridwar district of Uttrakhand. Radon activity concentration was found in the range of 0.55+0.22 Bq L-1 to 3.39+0.28 Bq L-1 with an average value of 2.16+0.37 Bq L-1. Radon values were compared with United State Environmental Protection Agency value of 11 Bq L-1. The radon activity trend was found within the permissible limit.

Industrial pollution and vegetable farming in sharada industrial layout of Kano municipal area council

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 50-58
Author(s):  
Ikenna Uzonu
Keyword(s):  
Surface Water ◽  
Environmental Protection Agency ◽  
Industrial Effluents ◽  
Field Measurements ◽  
Secondary Treatment ◽  
Protection Agency ◽  
Vegetable Farmers ◽  
Groundwater Samples ◽  
Dug Wells ◽  
Vegetable Farming

This work examined the effects of industrial effluents on surface water used for vegetable irrigation in Kano City of Kano State. As the population of Kano increases, more demand is placed on these industries for products thus leading to the generation of large volumes of effluents that are discharged directly into nearby streams without treatment. The usage of this surface water for vegetable irrigation by a significant number of vegetable farmers is a matter of major concern due to the presence of pollutants. Some of the field measurements were carried out insitu while others were taken to the laboratory for analysis. Groundwater samples were taken from a borehole and two hand-dug wells while surface water was taken from point of discharge and two other points along the Challawa River which is the main source of water for vegetable irrigation. Composite soil samples were taken from four points within the vegetable farms. The Federal Environmental Protection Agency and the Federal Ministry of Environment standards were used as baseline standards for limits. Results show that presence of Fe, Pb, Mn, Cr and Cd were found to be above the FMEnv limits in the soil, the presence of SO4, Cu and K were also found to be above the FMEnv limits as well in groundwater while BOD, NO2 and Cr were above the FEPA limit for surface water. Some of the recommendations include constant monitoring for the presence of heavy metals in soils and irrigation water and that the need for the construction of both primary and secondary treatment plants has become essential.

scholarly journals Potential impacts of mercury released from thawing permafrost

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin Schaefer ◽  
Yasin Elshorbany ◽  
Elchin Jafarov ◽  
Paul F. Schuster ◽  
Robert G. Striegl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Environmental Protection Agency ◽  
Mechanistic Model ◽  
Anthropogenic Emissions ◽  
Protection Agency ◽  
Yukon River ◽  
Naturally Occurring ◽  
Emissions Scenarios ◽  
Thawing Permafrost ◽  
Emissions Scenario

Abstract Mercury (Hg) is a naturally occurring element that bonds with organic matter and, when converted to methylmercury, is a potent neurotoxicant. Here we estimate potential future releases of Hg from thawing permafrost for low and high greenhouse gas emissions scenarios using a mechanistic model. By 2200, the high emissions scenario shows annual permafrost Hg emissions to the atmosphere comparable to current global anthropogenic emissions. By 2100, simulated Hg concentrations in the Yukon River increase by 14% for the low emissions scenario, but double for the high emissions scenario. Fish Hg concentrations do not exceed United States Environmental Protection Agency guidelines for the low emissions scenario by 2300, but for the high emissions scenario, fish in the Yukon River exceed EPA guidelines by 2050. Our results indicate minimal impacts to Hg concentrations in water and fish for the low emissions scenario and high impacts for the high emissions scenario.

MEASUREMENT OF RADON ACTIVITY CONCENTRATION IN UNDERGROUND WATER OF BURETI SUB-COUNTY OF KERICHO COUNTY KENYA

2020 ◽  
Vol 192 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-60
Author(s):  
Charles K Rotich ◽  
Nadir O Hashim ◽  
Margaret W Chege ◽  
Catherine Nyambura
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Protection Agency ◽  
Activity Concentration ◽  
Underground Water ◽  
World Health ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Annual Dose ◽  
Radon Activity ◽  
A Value ◽  
The Us ◽  
Health Organization

Abstract The activity concentration of radon in underground water of Bureti sub-county was measured using liquid scintillating counter device. The average radon activity concentration in all the water samples was 12.41 Bql−1. The maximum and minimum activity concentrations of radon were 22.5 and 4.57 Bql−1, respectively. In total, 53% of the total samples analysed had radon concentration levels above the US Environmental Protection Agency-recommended limit of 11.1 Bql−1. The annual dose received by an individual as a result of waterborne radon was determined according to the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effect of Atomic Radiation reports and was found to be 33.23 𝜇Svy−1. All the samples recorded a value <100 𝜇Svy−1 recommended by the World Health Organization and the European Union council.

scholarly journals Perbandingan Laju Lindi Landfill Kelas I dan II untuk Limbah NORM dari Industri Minyak dan Gas Bumi Menggunakan Model Hydrologic Evaluation of Landfill Performance (HELP)

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Chrisantus Aristo Wirawan Dwipayana ◽  
Setyo Sarwanto Moersidik ◽  
Mochamad Adhiraga Pratama
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Protection Agency ◽  
Class Ii ◽  
Class I ◽  
Protection Agency ◽  
Radioactive Materials ◽  
Naturally Occurring ◽  
Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials ◽  
Underground Injection ◽  
Us Epa ◽  
Hydrologic Evaluation

In the process of oil and gas production, it can produce large amounts of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) with increased radioactivity as by-products. NORM disposal methods currently used in the oil & gas industry are landfills, land-spreading, surface burial, underground injection, off-shore discharge. The biggest threat to groundwater caused by landfills is leachate. This study is a comparison of the leachate rates of Class I and Class II Landfill results using the Hydrologic Evaluation of Landfill Performance (HELP) modeling software developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA). For the operational phase, there were significant differences in leachate rate from the base layer between Class I and Class II landfills. For the phase after closure of waste, Class I and Class II landfills have the same performance in terms of holding back the rate of leachate.  ABSTRAKDalam proses produksi minyak dan gas dapat menghasilkan sejumlah besar Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) dengan konsentrasi radioaktivitas yang meningkat sebagai limbah hasil samping. Metode pembuangan NORM yang saat ini digunakan dalam industri minyak & gas adalah landfill, land-spreading, surface burial, underground injection, off-shore discharge. Ancaman terbesar terhadap air tanah yang ditimbulkan oleh landfill adalah air lindi. Pada penelitian ini akan dilakukan perbandingan laju lindi landfill Kelas I dan Kelas II berdasarkan hasil menggunakan software pemodelan Hydrologic Evaluation of Landfill Performance (HELP) yang dikembangkan oleh United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA). Untuk fase operasional ditemukan perbedaan laju lindi dari lapisan dasar yang signifikan antara landfill Kelas I dan Kelas II. Untuk fase setelah penutupan limbah, landfill kelas I dan kelas II memiliki kinerja yang sama dalam hal menahan laju produksi air lindi.Kata kunci : NORM; landfill; lindi; HELP

Naturally Occurring Radionuclides in Soil Samples of Bureti Sub-County of Kericho County Kenya

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
C K Rotich ◽  
N O Hashim ◽  
M W Chege ◽  
C Nyambura
Keyword(s):  
Activity Concentration ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Radiation Hazard ◽  
Average Dose ◽  
The Public ◽  
Dose Rates ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Naturally Occurring ◽  
Naturally Occurring Radionuclides ◽  
Average Activity

Abstract The activity concentration of soil samples of Bureti sub-county was measured using thallium-activated sodium iodide detector. To ascertain the level of radiation hazard to the public, gamma radiation dose rates were also estimated. The average activity concentration due to 40K, 226Ra and 232Th for soil samples are 1164 ± 70, 106 ± 8 and 79 ± 5 Bqkg−1, respectively. An average dose rate of 145 ± 10 nGyh−1 was recorded, which is about 2.5 times higher than the world average value of 60 nGyh−1(UNSCEAR). On the other hand, an average outdoor effective dose of 0.35 ± 0.02 mSvy−1 was measured, which is lower than the ICRP safety limit of 1 mSvy−1. This shows that the radiation hazards from naturally occurring terrestrial radionuclides in Bureti is low and therefore human radiation exposure is within the accepted limits.

Effectiveness of passive ventilation on radon indoor level in Puglia Region according to European Directive 2013/59/EURATOM

2020 ◽  
pp. 1420326X2094036
Author(s):  
Vittoria D'Avino ◽  
Mariagabriella Pugliese ◽  
Giuseppe La Verde
Keyword(s):  
Activity Concentration ◽  
Southern Italy ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Indoor Radon ◽  
Remedial Action ◽  
Previous Survey ◽  
Radon Activity ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Local Characteristics ◽  
High Concentrations

The effectiveness of the increase in passive ventilation was studied as remedial action for high concentrations of indoor radon gas activity. The rationale has been to apply the provisions of Directive 2013/59/EURATOM, partially implemented by a regional law of Puglia Region (Southern Italy). Residential buildings were selected based on characteristics common to those of commercial premises, which are the recipients of legislative obligations. The final goal of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of carrying out the same remediation activity for both types of buildings. From a previous survey in Puglia in 2013–2014, 18 houses were selected and passive ventilation strategy was applied in order to evaluate its effect on the radon activity concentration. A specially designed protocol defined frequency and time of windows operation. The average value of the annual measurement revealed a significant reduction of the internal radon activity concentration: mitigation ranged from 21 ± 5% to 58 ± 2% with an average value of 33 ± 3%. The results of the study showed that passive ventilation is an effective method of mitigation of the internal radon concentration if correctly designed according to the local characteristics of the buildings and habits of the occupants.

scholarly journals Annual effective dose from 222Rn in groundwater of a Nigeria University campus area

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew O. Isinkaye ◽  
Fadeke Matthew-Ojelabi ◽  
Clement O. Adegun ◽  
Paulinah O. Fasanmi ◽  
Fatai A. Adeleye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Protection Agency ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
World Health ◽  
Reference Level ◽  
Radioactive Nuclide ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Leading Role ◽  
Groundwater Samples ◽  
Health Organization

AbstractRadon, the heaviest among the noble gases in the periodic table of element is a radioactive nuclide that is naturally available in rocks, soil and water. It has become the subject of many research efforts in recent years due to its leading role in causing cancer. In this study, a total of 68 groundwater samples were collected and assayed using alpha spectrometry with RAD7 radon detector with RAD-H2O accessories manufactured by Durridge CO (USA). The 222Rn concentration measured were in the range of 0.6–36.2 Bq L−1 with an average of 13.33 Bq L−1, 7.0–41.5 Bq L−1 with mean value 23.3 Bq L−1 and 0.6–27.4 Bq L−1 with an average value of 7.4 Bq L−1 for hand dug wells (HDW), hand pumped boreholes (HPB) and motorized boreholes (MBH), respectively. About 54, 86 and 15% of samples from the HDW, HPB and MBH, respectively, exceeded the parametric reference level of 11.1 Bq L−1 suggested by United State of America Environmental Protection Agency but lower than the permissible limit of 100 Bq L−1 by World Health Organization (WHO) and European Union. The average annual effective doses resulting from inhalation and ingestion of radon in water obtained for the three groundwater sources are less than recommended limits by WHO and ICRP. The data obtained from this study are comparable with similar studies conducted in Nigeria and other parts of the world as reported in literature. Continuous radon monitoring in drinking water and indoor environment is however recommended for the study area.

scholarly journals General Overview of Radon Studies in Health Hazard Perspectives

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Guadie Degu Belete ◽  
Yetsedaw Alemu Anteneh
Keyword(s):  
Ionizing Radiation ◽  
Environmental Protection Agency ◽  
Background Radiation ◽  
Noble Gas ◽  
Indoor Radon ◽  
Health Hazard ◽  
Radioactive Decay ◽  
Indoor Radon Concentration ◽  
Human Respiratory Tract ◽  
Action Levels

The adverse human health effects due to ionizing radiation are well known. Radon is the major source of background radiation among those that are of natural origin. It contributes about 55% of the natural radiation dose to humans. It is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless radioactive noble gas that comes from the natural radioactive decay series of uranium. Radon can be found everywhere in the atmosphere and become attached to aerosols in the air. The aerosols carrying radon and its progeny can be inhaled and deposited in different regions of the human respiratory tract. The deposited radioactive aerosols continue to decay and exposing the lung to ionizing radiation can destroy sensitive cells in the lung, causing a mutation that turns to be cancerous. Different countries and international and national organizations put their action levels to reduce radon lung cancer risk. The Environmental Protection Agency recommends 148 Bq/m3 as the action level. On the other hand, International Commission for Radiation Protection (ICRP) recommends 200 Bq/m3 as the action level. The main objective of this review is to focus on how radon is established as a health hazard, ways of radon detection and measurements, methods of reducing and controlling high indoor radon concentration, and what are the recommended international action levels of radon concentrations. It mainly focuses on the health perspective of radon studies because it is now a crucial and hot issue in the world. In most developing countries like our country Ethiopia, radon studies are not well investigated.

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