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AWWA WQTC65753
- Accumulation of Radionuclides in Drinking Water Distribution Systems
- Conference Proceeding by American Water Works Association, 11/01/2007
- Publisher: AWWA
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This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of contaminant accumulation within a distribution system. Project objectives include: determining thecomposition of solids in fire hydrant flushsamples collected from water distributionsystems that reported measurable levels ofradium in their finished waters. Topics covered include: sample collection; solids analysis methods; elemental analysis; solid metal analysis; Radionuclides; Radium Isotopes; Thorium Isotopes; Uranium Isotopes; Water Quality RelationshipsAlpha/Beta Radiation; and, Water Quality RelationshipsRadium/Thorium. Includes figure.