Test Method for Radon in Drinking Water
Abstract
Significance and Use 5.1 Radon occurs naturally in ground water. Its longest-lived isotope is 222Rn, with a half-life of ~3.8 d. Radon in water can present a health risk through ingestion, but there is typically a greater risk from inhalation of the radon
Fields of Study & Subjects
Radioactivity and Radon Measurements
Radioactive element chemistry and processing
Water Quality and Resources Studies
Publication details
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026