Radon Concentration in the DrinkingWater of Aliabad Katoul, Iran
نویسندگان
1 Department of Nuclear Engineering, Aliabad Katoul Branch, Islamic Azad University, Aliabad Katoul, IR Iran
2 Department of Medical Radiation Engineering, Borujerd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Borujerd, IR Iran
3 Department of Medical Radiation Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IR Iran
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چکیده
According to the world health organization, radon is a leading cause of cancer in various internal organs and shouldbe regarded with concern.Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the concentration of soluble radon in the drinking water of the city of Aliabad Katoul,Iran.Materials and Methods: The radon concentration was measured by using a radon meter, SARADTM model RTM 1688-2, according toaccepted standards of evaluation.Results: The mean radon concentration in the drinking water of Aliabad Katoul is 2.900.57 Bq/L.Conclusions: The radon concentration in Aliabad Katoul is below the limit for hazardous levels, but some precautions will makeconditions even safer for the local populace.
