Main Title |
Radioactivity in Surface Waters of the Columbia River Basin, 1958-1964. |
CORP Author |
Public Health Service, Washington, D. C. Div. of Water Supply and Pollution Control |
Year Published |
1965 |
Stock Number |
PB-260 202 |
Additional Subjects |
Columbia River Basin ;
Pasco(Washington) ;
Radioactive pollution ;
Natural radioactivity ;
Radioactivation analysis ;
Radiation measurement ;
Radioactive contamination ;
Water pollution ;
Water quality data ;
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB-260 202 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
34p |
Abstract |
Levels of radioactivity in the surface waters of the Columbia River Basin are reported, with emphasis on the main stem below the AEC's Hanford Works near Pasco, Washington. Natural radioactivity in the Columbia Basin includes alpha activity which varies with suspended sediment concentrations and beta activity which varies with suspended sediment concentrations and beta activity from potassium-40. Man-made radioactivity is added to surface waters by nuclear detonations and operation of the Hanford Works in the lower Columbia River. From October 1957 to September 1964, gross beta activity transport at Pasco was between 1500 and 5000 curies per day. No significant changes in radioactive loads were revealed during this period. |
PUB Date Free Form |
30 Apr 65 |
Category Codes |
13B |
NTIS Prices |
PC A03/MF A01 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
323706619 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |