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The New Uranium Mining BoomUranium in German Tap and Groundwater – Occurrence and Origins

The New Uranium Mining Boom: Uranium in German Tap and Groundwater – Occurrence and Origins [This study presents data of uranium (U) concentrations in groundwater (N = 155) and tap water (N = 4092) to which 76% of the entire German population has access. The mean U concentration was 0.68 μg/l, the median 0.50 μg/l. 3.7% of all samples had U concentrations below the detection limits, which accounts for water to which 11.7% of the entire population has access. 14.3% of samples were above 2 μg/l U, 3.3% above 10 μg/l U, representing an exposed population of 10.5 and 1.31% respectively. The regional distribution of U concentrations largely agrees with the geological setting reported for mineral waters, however, in addition clear evidence for anthropogenic influence through agricultural activities were found in certain areas.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

The New Uranium Mining BoomUranium in German Tap and Groundwater – Occurrence and Origins

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Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Copyright
© Springer Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2012
ISBN
978-3-642-22121-7
Pages
807 –820
DOI
10.1007/978-3-642-22122-4_93
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Abstract

[This study presents data of uranium (U) concentrations in groundwater (N = 155) and tap water (N = 4092) to which 76% of the entire German population has access. The mean U concentration was 0.68 μg/l, the median 0.50 μg/l. 3.7% of all samples had U concentrations below the detection limits, which accounts for water to which 11.7% of the entire population has access. 14.3% of samples were above 2 μg/l U, 3.3% above 10 μg/l U, representing an exposed population of 10.5 and 1.31% respectively. The regional distribution of U concentrations largely agrees with the geological setting reported for mineral waters, however, in addition clear evidence for anthropogenic influence through agricultural activities were found in certain areas.]

Published: Jan 1, 2012

Keywords: Drinking Water; Shallow Groundwater; Mineral Fertilizer; Arable Soil; Official Federal State

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