Radioactive effluents in Savannah River
During 1988, low-level radiometric studies of the Savannah River continued to distinguish between effluent contributions from Plant Vogtle and the Savannah River Plant. Measurements for radioactive effluents are of mutual benefit to both plants, as they can identify disturbing trends before they become health and legal concerns. The present work continues to monitor radioisotopes in the 1988 releases and the activity levels. The largest isotopic activity was Co-58. However, all isotopic activities were several orders of magnitude below DOE guide values. The river measurements agree with effluent release information provided by Vogtle. During 1988, radioactive effluents in the Savannah River continued to correlate with Vogtle operations. All radionuclide concentrations remained well below DOE guides for drinking water. The Vogtle effluents were dominated by Co-58, which had a maximum concentration of 15.5 pCi/L observed during a controlled release in October. Smaller amounts of Cr-51, Mn-54, Co-57, Fe-59, Co-60, Nb-95, and Zr-95 were also observed in the effluents. The underwater NaI (Tl) detector at Hwy 301 bridge also monitored the Co-58 activity, which tracked well with the resin concentrator measurements. Tritium and Cs-137 were routinely monitored but continued to remain at levels attributable to known SRP sources. 8 refs., 5 figs., 7 tabs.
- Research Organization:
- Du Pont de Nemours (E.I.) and Co., Aiken, SC (USA). Savannah River Lab.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- DOE/DP
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC09-89SR18035; AC09-76SR00001
- OSTI ID:
- 6160558
- Report Number(s):
- DPST-89-318; ON: DE91004305
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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