A comparative analysis of radon (^(222)Rn) concentration in the different water sources of Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir  

作　　者：Mehak Mohi u Din Shakeel Simnani Salik Nazir Sajad Masood Mohammad Rafiq Chakan Supriya Rani Amit Kumar Singla Shahid Saleem 

机构地区：[1]Department of Physics,University of Kashmir,Srinagar,J&K,190006,India [2]Department of Physics,Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University,Bathinda,Punjab,151001,India [3]Department of Geography and Disaster Management,University of Kashmir,Srinagar,J&K,190006,India

出　　处：《Radiation Detection Technology and Methods》2023年第4期627-635,共9页辐射探测技术与方法（英文）

摘　　要：Introduction Radon,a known carcinogen,is the second largest cause of lung carcinoma as per the World Health Organisation.The primary purpose of the present research is to examine and compare the concentrations of radon gas(^(222)Rn)in different sources of water in the Lar and Ganderbal tehsils of the district of Ganderbal,Jammu and Kashmir.Higher groundwater ^(222)Rn concentrations indicate higher indoor radon concentrations and long-term radon exposure is extremely harmful to human health as it increases the risk of developing lung cancer.Method A scintillation-based radon monitor called the smart RnDuo was used to quantify the amount of radon activity present in water samples collected from different locations of Lar and Ganderbal regions of district Ganderbal.Results Average radon(^(222)Rn)concentration of 1.84 BqL^(−1) was found in tap waters,3.73 BqL^(−1) in surface waters,16.56 BqL^(−1) in borewells,and 20.82 BqL^(−1) in springs.The higher radon concentration in groundwater is because of the direct and prolonged interaction of uranium-rich rocks and soil with the water.Hence,monitoring and regulating radon levels in these water sources is crucial to ensure public health and safety.

关 键 词：Groundwater quality Ganderbal ^(222)Rn detection Scintilation detector 

分 类 号：P64[天文地球—地质矿产勘探]