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Title: Distribution of radionuclides in L-Lake surface sediments phase 3

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/491525· OSTI ID:491525

Gamma-emitting radionuclides in L Lake were examined in situ with an underwater High Purity Germanium (HPGe) detector and further studied by retrieving various sediment samples for analysis by HPGe gamma spectrometry. The predominant man-made radionuclide detected was cesium-137. These measurements constituted Phase 3 of a four phase strategy for characterizing L-Lake contaminants. The data provided by these studies will be utilized in the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement that evaluates the consequences of discontinuing river water pumping to the man-made cooling water reservoirs on the Savannah River Site. A site evaluation report will also be prepared for the L-Lake basin.

Research Organization:
Savannah River Site (SRS), Aiken, SC (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC09-89SR18035
OSTI ID:
491525
Report Number(s):
WSRC-TR-96-0262; ON: DE97060131; TRN: 97:012464
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: Aug 1996
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English