USGS: Science Topics: toxic radionuclide contamination

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Toxic radionuclide contamination

Introduction into the environment of unstable isotopes of elements that undergo radioactive decay, emitting radiation that is harmful to organisms.

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Occurrence of selected radionuclides in ground water used for drinking water in the United States [New Window]: Results (*.pdf) of a 1998 targeted reconnaissance survey on the sources of radium, polonium, and lead radionuclides, data collection and laboratory methods, existing occurrences in drinking water, risk assessments, and compliance monitoring.
Maps of the distribution and occurrence of ground water quality constituents and early 1970's land use in New Jersey [New Window]: Links to maps of New Jersey showing nitrate levels, pesticides, Total Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), and radium in wells and land use of the 1970s.
National analysis of trace elements in ground water, streams, stream and reservoir sediment, and fish and clam tissue across the United States [New Window]: Trace elements are inorganic chemicals occurring in small amounts in nature. This web site of the National Water Quality Assessment links to U.S. data, publications, news, and other sites on trace metals, metalloids and radionuclides in water.

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