Radionuclides in Groundwater -Reply

["Gerald Nicholls" <GNICHOLL@dep.state.nj.us>]

In New Jersey, the primary problem is radium, which can be removed effectively with a water softener.  There is a low interest loan program available to residents but few have availed themselves of it because the cost of the softener and its installation is typically less than $1,000.

Gerald Nicholls
gnicholl@dep.state.nj.us

>>> thenry@viperlink.net 01/30/01 10:23am >>>
legal question to follow up previous groundwater radionuclide post-

In cases where wells of private landowners have unusually high U/Ra levels
(but naturally occurring levels) can any federal or state agency provide
financial assistance to the landowner to obtain a new well?  What about  rad
surveys of the residence and yard (if gw was used for yard/garden
irrigation)?   In states where there are known zones of Uranium-rich ore,
have any public awareness activities taken place to let individuals know
they should test their water specifically for radionuclides?  Just curious
what has happened in other States besides my own.


Best Regards
Henry




Thomas Henry Wood
Blue Ridge Environmental Consulting, Inc.
600 Highway 25 North
Travelers Rest, SC  29690
864-834-5513
thenry@viperlink.net

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