Human Health Issues:
Sources of Exposure
Block 1 of Biological Impact Pathway Model
- Contaminant sources — where radioactive, toxic substances come from
- Examples:
- mines — in-mine air emissions; releases to ambient air
- mills — releases to ambient air; seepage to groundwater
- transportation — ore dusts released to air
- wastes — spills, runoff to soil, surface water, groundwater
- natural rock formations — releases to air, soil, water
For further information contact Uranium@sric.org
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