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Environmental Monitoring

Sample Collection Programs

Air Monitoring:
• Particulate air sampling with weekly filter collection
• Airborne iodine monitoring
• Noble gas monitoring (radon and xenon)
Water Monitoring:
• Municipal water supply sampling (quarterly)
• Private well water testing
• Surface water bodies (rivers, lakes)
• Parameters: Gross alpha/beta, tritium, strontium-90, radium, uranium, radon
Soil and Sediment Monitoring:
• Annual agricultural soil sampling
• Riverbed and lake sediment collection
• Analysis for gamma-emitting radionuclides
Food and Agricultural Products:
• Market basket surveys (meat, fish, dairy, vegetables, grains)
• Monthly milk monitoring
• Seasonal leafy vegetable sampling
Data Management and Public Access
• Real-time data available through online dashboard
• Mobile app with current dose rate information
• Monthly and quarterly comprehensive reports
• Annual environmental radiation assessment
• Automatic alerts for elevated readings

Service Overview

Continuous monitoring of environmental radiation levels to protect the public and ecosystems from harmful exposure.

The RPA Environmental Monitoring program safeguards public health and the environment through systematic measurement of radiation levels in air, water, soil, and food. This comprehensive surveillance system ensures early detection of any abnormal radiation levels and protects ecosystems from harmful exposure.

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