Environmental surveillance at Los Alamos during 1982

Technical Report · Fri Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:6226942

This report documents the environmental surveillance program conducted by the Los Alamos National Laboratory during 1982. Routine monitoring for radiation and radioactive or chemical substances is conducted on the Laboratory site and in the surrounding region to determine compliance with appropriate standards and permit early identification of possible undesirable trends. Results and interpretation of data for 1982 are included on penetrating radiation; on the chemical and radiochemical quality of ambient air, surface and ground water, municipal water supply, soil and sediments, and food; and on the quantities of airborne emissions and liquid effluents. Comparisons with appropriate standards, regulations, and background levels from natural or other non-laboratory sources provide a basis for concluding that environmental effects attributable to Laboratory operations are insignificant and are not considered hazardous to the population of the area. Results of several special studies describe some unique environmental conditions in the Laboratory environs.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Lab., NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• OSTI ID: 6226942
• Report Number(s): LA-9762-ENV; ON: DE83013110
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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