EFFECTS OF NATURAL AERATION ON RADON CONCENTRATION IN GROUNDWATER SAMPLES

Authors

  • Abdulfatai Amanesi edo state college of nursing sciences
  • Oniya E.O Physics and Electronics Department, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria
  • Olubi O.E Department of Geological Sciences, Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria
  • Jimoh A Department of General Studies, Edo State College of Nursing Sciences, Benin City Edo State Nigeria
  • Iserhienrhien M.O Department of General Studies, Edo State College of Nursing Sciences, Benin City Edo State Nigeria
  • Ojei O.O Department of General Studies, Edo State College of Nursing Sciences, Benin City Edo State Nigeria

Keywords:

Radon release, Oxygenation, Groundwater, Reduction, Aeration

Abstract

Groundwater, such as boreholes and well water, has become a main source of water supply in many areas of Nigeria due to the lack of readily available pipe borne water. However, this has led to an increase in radon contamination, which is a significant contributor to radiation exposure and the second largest cause of lung cancer. A study was conducted in the Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria, to investigate the effect of aeration on radon concentration in groundwater. The study involved collecting fifty-one groundwater samples from different locations and exposing them to varying durations of aeration. The radon concentrations in all the samples were analyzed using Liquid Scintillation Counter (LSC) method. The concentrations of Radon in category A ranged from 10.30Bq/L to 57.50

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Published

2024-11-12

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Amanesi, A., Oniya E.O, Olubi O.E, Jimoh A, Iserhienrhien M.O, & Ojei O.O. (2024). EFFECTS OF NATURAL AERATION ON RADON CONCENTRATION IN GROUNDWATER SAMPLES. Academy Journal of Science and Engineering, 18(2), 248–263. Retrieved from https://ajse.academyjsekad.edu.ng/index.php/new-ajse/article/view/431

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Vol. 18 No. 2 (2024): Academy Journal of Science and Engineering (AJSE)

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