Study of radon concentration of drinking water sources in adjacent areas of Sabzevaran fault

Abstract

Radon in potable water increases the absorbable dosage by digestive and respiratory systems. Radon concentration was in the range of 0.92–17.12 Bq L−1. The maximum total effective dose of lung and stomach was 168.11 µSv y−1 for adults. As much as 0.25% of the population in this area is exposed to high dose of radon. Therefore, aeration of potable water in these regions is recommended before consumption.