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Disposal of Radium Removed From Drinking Water
Author(s) -
Norman A. Hahn
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
journal ‐ american water works association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.466
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1551-8833
pISSN - 0003-150X
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8833.1988.tb03070.x
Subject(s) - radium , enforcement , waste management , radioactive waste , safe drinking water act , business , environmental science , environmental planning , engineering , law , water quality , political science , radiochemistry , chemistry , ecology , biology
Installing treatment technology to remove radium isotopes from drinking water is a problematic option for water utilities endeavoring to comply with federal radium standards promulgated in 1976 because of the long‐term uncertainties of disposing of wastes containing radium. Wisconsin and Illinois have investigated and prepared guidelines for the disposal of such wastes. The author outlines this available guidance and describes the need for federal and state regulatory authorities to more closely consider disposal options and concerns to ensure more orderly enforcement of the drinking water standard for radionuclides.