Journal of Risk Analysis and Crisis Response (JRACR) (Aug 2011)

Airborne Levels of Uranium in the Surroundings of Various Industrial Facilities: Human Health Risks

  • Joaquim Rovira,
  • Victoria Linares,
  • Montserrat Bellés,
  • Marti Nadal,
  • José L. Domingo

DOI
https://doi.org/10.2991/jracr.2011.1.1.4
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 1, no. 1

Abstract

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This study was aimed at determining the levels of natural uranium (U) in air samples collected in the surroundings of various industrial facilities: three cement plants, two municipal solid waste incinerators, and a hazardous waste landfill in Catalonia (NE Spain). Although U concentrations were found to be similar or slightly higher than those reported in the scientific literature, the current airborne U levels should not mean any health risks for the population living close to these facilities.

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