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Risk Assessment of Radon in Drinking Water
(Compass Series)
By
Committee on Risk Assessment of Exposure to Radon in Drinking Water, National Research Council
Publisher
National Academies Press
Number Of Pages: 296
Publication Date: 1999-06-30
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0309062926
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780309062923
Binding: Hardcover
BooK Description
Presents a valuable synthesis of information about the total inhalation and ingestion risks posed by radon in public drinking water, including comprehensive review of data on the transfer of radon from water to indoor air and outdoor levels of radon in the U.S. DLC: Drinking water--Contamination--U.S.
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Risk Assessment of Radon in Drinking Water
(Compass Series)
By
Committee on Risk Assessment of Exposure to Radon in Drinking Water, National Research Council
Publisher
National Academies Press
Number Of Pages: 296
Publication Date: 1999-06-30
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0309062926
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780309062923
Binding: Hardcover
BooK Description
Presents a valuable synthesis of information about the total inhalation and ingestion risks posed by radon in public drinking water, including comprehensive review of data on the transfer of radon from water to indoor air and outdoor levels of radon in the U.S. DLC: Drinking water--Contamination--U.S.
Table of Contents
Front Matter i-xiv
Public Summary 1-7
Executive Summary 8-22
1 Introduction 23-31
2 Baseline Information on Indoor Radon and Radon in Water in the United States 32-49
3 Transfer of Radon from Water to Indoor Air 50-58
4 Dosimetry of Ingested Radon and its Associated Risk 59-81
5 Dosimetry of Inhaled Radon and its Associated Risks 82-104
6 Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Radon Induced Carcinogenesis 105-123
7 Defining Key Variabilities and Uncertainties 124-140
8 Mitigation 141-179
9 Multimedia Approach to Risk Reduction 180-197
10 Research Recommendations 198-199
References 200-222
Glossary 223-230
A Behavior of Radon and Its Decay Products in the Body 231-240
B A Model for Diffusion of Radon Through the Stomach Wall 241-248
C Water-Mitigation Techniques 249-253
D Risks Associated with Disinfection By-products Formed by Water Chlorination Related to Trihalomethanes (THMs) 254-256
E Gamma Radiation Dose from Granular-Activated Carbon (GAC) Water Treatment Units 257-259
F EPA Approach to Analyzing Uncertainty and Variability 260-268
Index 269-279
Front Matter i-xiv
Public Summary 1-7
Executive Summary 8-22
1 Introduction 23-31
2 Baseline Information on Indoor Radon and Radon in Water in the United States 32-49
3 Transfer of Radon from Water to Indoor Air 50-58
4 Dosimetry of Ingested Radon and its Associated Risk 59-81
5 Dosimetry of Inhaled Radon and its Associated Risks 82-104
6 Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Radon Induced Carcinogenesis 105-123
7 Defining Key Variabilities and Uncertainties 124-140
8 Mitigation 141-179
9 Multimedia Approach to Risk Reduction 180-197
10 Research Recommendations 198-199
References 200-222
Glossary 223-230
A Behavior of Radon and Its Decay Products in the Body 231-240
B A Model for Diffusion of Radon Through the Stomach Wall 241-248
C Water-Mitigation Techniques 249-253
D Risks Associated with Disinfection By-products Formed by Water Chlorination Related to Trihalomethanes (THMs) 254-256
E Gamma Radiation Dose from Granular-Activated Carbon (GAC) Water Treatment Units 257-259
F EPA Approach to Analyzing Uncertainty and Variability 260-268
Index 269-279
