Exposure assessment of radon in the drinking water supplies: a descriptive study in Palestine.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Radon gas is considered as a main risk factor for lung cancer and found naturally in rock, soil, and water. The objective of this study was to determine the radon level in the drinking water sources in Nablus city in order to set up a sound policy on water management in Palestine.

Methods

This was a descriptive study carried out in two phases with a random sampling technique in the second phase. Primarily, samples were taken from 4 wells and 5 springs that supplied Nablus city residents. For each source, 3 samples were taken and each was analyzed in 4 cycles by RAD 7 device manufactured by Durridge Company. Secondly, from the seven regions of the Nablus city, three samples were taken from the residential tap water of each region. Regarding the old city, ten sample

SUBMITTER: Al Zabadi H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3292806 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature