Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
Treatment and Disposal of Radium from Groundwater Systems Present Challenge
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33294
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Forty-six community water systems monitored by the North Carolina Division of Health Services have naturally occurring levels of radium high enough to violate drinking water standards for groundwater supplies. Operators of these non-compliant water systems must develop a remedial action plan to bring the water supply into compliance with regulatory standards. Several options are discussed in this article.
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