Dynamic Model for Assessing 222Rn and Progeny Exposure from Showering with Radon-Bearing Water

• Published in: Environmental science & technology Vol. 31; no. 6; pp. 1589 - 1596
• Main Authors: Datye, V. K, Hopke, P. K, Fitzgerald, B, Raunemaa, T. M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Washington, DC American Chemical Society 01.06.1997
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Atmospheric pollution; Chemistry; environmental degradation; Exact sciences and technology; human health and safety; Indoor pollution and occupational exposure; mathematics and statistics; medicine; natural resources; Pollution; Radon; waste management; Water; water management; water resources; Radioactive pollution; Radon; Water supply; Indoor pollution; Ventilation; Exposure; Dynamic model

In homes supplied by water with a high radon content, inhalation exposure from the radon in the water may occur on two different time scales:  (a) long-term exposure that occurs due to an increase in the background radon concentration from radon released during water use and (b) short-term exposure...