Study on radon and radium concentrations in drinking water in west region of Iran

TL;DR

This study measures radon-222 levels in drinking water sources in west Iran, finding most sites within safe limits and suggesting aeration to reduce radon levels before distribution.

Contribution

It provides specific radon concentration data in water sources in west Iran and recommends practical mitigation methods.

Findings

Only 5 out of 15 sites exceeded safe radon levels.

Radon concentrations vary across different water sources.

Aeration can effectively reduce radon levels in drinking water.

Abstract

One of the most important characterizations of social health is existence the availability of safe drinking water. Since one of the sources of water contamination is nuclear contamination from radon gas, so in this research radon 222 concentration levels in water supplies in the Toyserkan (a region located in the west of Iran) is investigated. For measuring radon gas in water wells and springs Lucas chamber method is used. Review the results of these measurements that taken from 15th place show that, only five sites have radon concentrations above the limit dose. To reduce radon concentration, it is better to keep water in open pools in contact with air before the water is delivered to users.