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Journal of Environmental Science and Health . Part A: Environmental Science and Engineering Volume 15, 1980 - Issue 1
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Radon and radon daughters in homes utilizing deep well water supplies, Halifax County, Nova Scotia

R.G. McGregor Environmental Health Directorate, Department of National Health and Welfare, Radiation Protection Bureau, Ottawa, K1A 1C1, Canada
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L.A. Gourgon Environmental Health Directorate, Department of National Health and Welfare, Radiation Protection Bureau, Ottawa, K1A 1C1, Canada
Pages 25-35 | Received 10 Dec 1979, Accepted 21 Dec 1979, Published online: 15 Dec 2008
 
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Abstract

The concentration of radon in tap water supplies varied from 47 nCi/1 to 370 nCi/1. Indoor air concentrations varied from <0.5 pCi/1 to 19.1 pCi/1 and 0.001 WL to 0.025 WL for radon and radon daughters, respectively. The transfer of radon from tap water raised the radon concentration in the bathroom air during operation of the shower. Transfer efficiencies of 37% to 70% were observed.

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