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Re: MIT/LNT Extreme
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- Date: 06 Jan 1998 11:13:15 -0700
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Given the current state of litigiousness (is this a word??) I guess it would be
a good idea to tell your guests that the radon level in your water is
"significantly elevated." Many years ago, when we were travelling through a
small Nevada town, some residents warned us not to fill up with their water
because it was alkaline and really tasted pretty bad. I don't think they
worried about litigation, but were just being nice. But that was when people
were pleasant and friendly.
Ruth F. Weiner
Transportation Systems Department
Sandia National Laboratories
Mail Stop 0718
P. O. Box 5800
Albuquerque, NM 87185-0718
505-844-4791
505-844-0244 (fax)
rfweine@sandia.gov
Strictly my own opinion.
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Subject: MIT/LNT Extreme
Author: Harold.Reynolds@rfets.gov at hubsmtp
Date: 1/6/98 10:42 AM
I live in a rural area and my water supply is from a deep well. I know from my
own measurements that it contains significantly elevated levels of radon when
compared to municipal water supplies. As a health physicist, I also know that
LNT and EPA say this results in an increased risk of cancer. If I let my guests
from town drink or shower using my water, am I willfully putting them at risk?
Can I be held responsible if I don't inform them and get consent before I let
them get a drink? I certainly can't plead ignorance.
Harry Reynolds
303-966-2708
Harold.Reynolds@RFETS.gov