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Seasonal Changes in the Radon Content of Water Resources in the Erzincan Region

Erzincan Bölgesindeki Su Kaynaklarının Radon İçeriğindeki Mevsimsel Değişimler

Bekir Emin Erdoğan(Selçuk Üniversitesi)0009-0000-4961-268X
Mehmet Erdoğan(SELÇUK ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0003-1879-8500
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2025-04-01
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Although the results showed that there was no significant seasonal change, relatively lower radon values were determined in summer season.

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Objective & Hypothesis:In this study, radon activity of samples taken from water resources in Erzincan region was determined in summer and winter seasons and seasonal changes were investigated.
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Key Findings & Data:Although the results showed that there was no significant seasonal change, relatively lower radon values were determined in summer season.
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Conclusion & Impact:Radon activities of the determined sources were found to be well below the upper limit value of 11.1 Bq.l-1 recommended by USEPA (United State Environmental Protection Agency) for drinking water.
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⚙️Variables:Erzincan · Radon · Water

Abstract

In this study, radon activity of samples taken from water resources in Erzincan region was determined in summer and winter seasons and seasonal changes were investigated. Measurements were carried out with AlphaGUARD radon detector. Although the results showed that there was no significant seasonal change, relatively lower radon values were determined in summer season. Radon activities of the determined sources were found to be well below the upper limit value of 11.1 Bq.l-1 recommended by USEPA (United State Environmental Protection Agency) for drinking water.

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Bu çalışmada, Erzincan bölgesindeki su kaynaklarından alınan örneklerin radon aktivitesi yaz ve kış mevsimlerinde belirlenmiş ve mevsimsel değişimi araştırılmıştır. Ölçümler AlphaGUARD radon detektörü ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Sonuçlar mevsimsel olarak önemli bir değişimin olmadığını göstermekle birlikte yaz mevsiminde nispeten daha düşük radon değerleri belirlenmiştir. Belirlenen kaynakların radon aktiviteleri, içme suları için USEPA (United State Environmental Protection Agency) tarafından tavsiye edilen 11.1 Bq.l-1 üst sınır değerinin oldukça altında bulunmuştur.

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Erdoğan, M. (2025). Seasonal Changes in the Radon Content of Water Resources in the Erzincan Region. Selçuk Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi Fen Dergisi, Volume: 51 Issue: 1. https://doi.org/10.35238/sufefd.1542974

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