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Environmental radioactivity at the Nevada Test Site, July 1967 through June 1968

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4334739
Data obtained from periodic environmental surveys at the Nevada Test Site (NTS) from July, 1967 through June, 1968 are summarized. The Environmental Surveillance group performed routine and special surveys of the NTS. Samples of potable water were collected for laboratory analysis from living quarters, administrative facilities, and cafeterias. Additionally, samples of water from waste ponds, sewage basins, reservoirs, springs, and wells were collected on a routine basis to determine ambient levels of radioactivity or any changes of radioactivity. Air ssmples were also routinely collected at selected locations throughout NTS for the same purpose as for water samples. Soil and vegetation samples were collected to provide information for assessing trends in the distribution of fallout radioactivity levels. All environmental samples, except soil and vegetation, were analyzed routinely for gross beta radioactivity, and selected samples were additionally analyzed for plutonium alpha activity. Soil and vegetation samples were routinely analyzed for gross gamma radioactivity. Significant increases or changes in the radioactivity levels of these samples were reported to the appropriate field monitoring groups for investigation and remedial action. All sample results are permanently maintained by the Environmental Surveillance group for record purposes and for comparison with previous results to determine trends and correlations where feasible. (auth)
Research Organization:
Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Co., Inc., Las Vegas, Nev. (USA). Environmental Sciences Dept.
NSA Number:
NSA-29-029325
OSTI ID:
4334739
Report Number(s):
NVO--410-22
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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Related Subjects

*BETA SOURCES-- RADIATION MONITORING
*GAMMA SOURCES-- RADIATION MONITORING
*GROUND WATER-- RADIATION MONITORING
*NEVADA TEST SITE-- FALLOUT
*PLANTS-- RADIATION MONITORING
*PLUTONIUM-- RADIATION MONITORING
*SOILS-- RADIATION MONITORING
*SURFACE AIR-- RADIATION MONITORING
*SURFACE WATERS-- RADIATION MONITORING
ENVIRONMENT
N44310* --Environmental & Earth Sciences--Radioactivity Monitoring & Transport--Atmosphere
N44320 --Environmental & Earth Sciences--Radioactivity Monitoring & Transport--Soil
N44330 --Environmental & Earth Sciences--Radioactivity Monitoring & Transport--Water
N44340 --Environmental & Earth Sciences--Radioactivity Monitoring & Transport--Ecosystems & Food Cycles
RADIOACTIVITY