Problem

The USEPA regulates drinking water quality and has set the standard for Radium 226 and Radium 228 in drinking water of no more than 5 pCi/l.

In recent years the presence of Radium in drinking water above this limit is a common occurrence.

Solution

- Dilution of the drinking water with Radium-free water

- Reverse Osmosis

- Ion Exchange

Technical Associates evaluated the above potential solutions using the following parameters:

- Maintenance requirements

- Life cycle costs

- Installation

- Feasibility of service calls

- Disposal of radium contaminated material