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TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY FOR REMOVING RADON FROM SMALL COMMUNITY WATER SUPPLIES
Citation:
Kinner, N., P. Quern, G. Schell, E. Lessard, AND J. Clement. TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY FOR REMOVING RADON FROM SMALL COMMUNITY WATER SUPPLIES. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., EPA/600/D-89/249.
Description:
Radon contamination of drinking water primarily affects individual homeowners and communities using groundwater supplies. resently, three types of treatment processes have been used to remove radon: granular activated carbon adsorption (GAG>, diffused bubble aeration, and packed tower aeration. n order to obtain data on these treatment alternatives for small communities water supplies, a field evaluation study was conducted on these three processes as well as on several modifications to aeration of water in storage tanks considered to be low cost/low technology alternatives. his paper presents the results of these field studies conducted at a small mobile home park in rural New Hampshire. he conclusion of the study was that the selection of the appropriate treatment system to remove radon from drinking water depends primarily upon: 1) percent removal of process: 2) capital, operating and maintenance costs; 3) safety (radiation), and 4) raw water quality (Fe, Mn, bacteria and organics).