A Study on the radon Concentrations in Water in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) and the Associated health Effects

摘要

Several studies have shown that water-borne ~222Rn contributes to indoor air concentrations. A passive radon measurement method was employed to determine radon activity concentrations in the water of Jeddah city (Saudi Arabia). Tap water, flushing water and drinking water, including natural Mineral water, artificial mineral water and distilled water, have been Investigated for their radon concentrations. It is observed that the radon Concentration in natural mineral water samples is the highest and that in Flush water, it is the lowest.