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Determination of radon concentration in ground water in Dutsin-Ma Katsina State, Nigeria

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Author Affiliations

  • 1Department of Applied Chemistry Federal University Dutsin-Ma Katsina State, Nigeria
  • 2Department of Applied Chemistry Federal University Dutsin-Ma Katsina State, Nigeria

Res.J.chem.sci., Volume 12, Issue (1), Pages 42-47, February,18 (2022)

Abstract

Level of Radon contamination in selected Dutsin-Ma ground water sources was studied. Twelve (12) samples from three ground water sources were analyzed the study was conducted in areas where ground water was the only available water source to the populace for domestic applications. Liquid scintillation counter was employed in taking the measurements. Counter was first characterized for background count, calibration factor as well as detection limit. At the end of the analysis, the average concentration obtained was 2.86 and 2.12Bq/l for wells and borehole waters respectively. These values are below the standard (11.1Bq/l) set by United State Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and adopted by Standard Organization of Nigeria.

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