Radioactivity in Drinking Water in Zhengzhou City in 2015

Objective To investigate the radioactivity level in drinking water for different areas, different seasons and different types in Zhengzhou.

Methods In wet and dry season, we collected Yellow River source water, well water, danjiangkou hydroelectric source water, finished water and tap water each one from Zhengzhou city, collected finished water and tap water reservoir water, river water, well water each one from Zhengzhou countries.The radioactive concentration of gross α a and gross β were testing according to Standard Method for Detecting Living Drinking Water, judging by Hygienic Standard for Drinking Water.

Result The radioactive levels of gross α and gross β were all lower than limit issued in national standard.

Conclusions The level of radioactive levels were normal in all kinds of water in Zhengzhou.