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THE BEHAVIOUR OF RADIOISOTOPES IN SEWAGE TREATMENT AND THE DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE WASTES TO SEWERS

Journal Article · · J. Brit. Nuclear Energy Conf.
OSTI ID:4331037
The paper discusses the general principles on which maximum permissible levels of irradiation are fixed and shows that with present usage of radioisotopes these levels are not exceeded. Consideration is given to contamination of drains, hazard to workers in sewers and at sewagedisposal works, and the effect of radiation on sewagepurifying organisms. The behavior of certain radioisotopes during sewage purification, the discharge of radioactive sewage effluent to rivers, and the concentration of radioisotopes in sewage sludge are discussed. (auth)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-12-006568
OSTI ID:
4331037
Journal Information:
J. Brit. Nuclear Energy Conf., Journal Name: J. Brit. Nuclear Energy Conf. Vol. Vol: 2
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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