Radioactivity Levels in Soil And Drinking Water Samples Collected from Andon Region (Rize Province, Turkey)
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In the present study, radionuclide and radon concentrations were measured in drinking water samples collected in Andon springs and Rize Andon Drinking Water Treatment Facility located at Rize province in Eastern Black Sea Region in Turkey and radionuclide concentrations were measured in soil samples collected in the same regions. Radionuclide activity concentrations in soil and drinking water samples were measured with gamma ray spectrometry, and 238U, 232Th, 40K and 137C activity concentrations were determined. Annual effective dose equivalents were calculated based on the measured results. Radon concentration measurements for the drinking water samples collected in the region were conducted with a radon gas analyzer (Alpha Guard PQ 2000PRQ). All measured radon gas levels and radionuclide values were found to be among the limit values recommended by international organizations.
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