Radon in the ground water of Chester County, Pennsylvania
Fact Sheet
120-98
Prepared in cooperation with the Chester County Water Resources Authority and the Chester County Health Department
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Introduction
A study of the occurrence and distribution of dissolved radon in the ground water of Chester County was undertaken by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in cooperation with the Chester County Water Resources Authority and the Chester County Health Depart-ment. The results of this study are published in a technical report by Senior (1998). This fact sheet summarizes the key findings pre-sented in the technical report. Much of the background information on radon was taken from Lindsey and Ator.
Suggested Citation
Sloto R.A., and Senior, L.A., 1998, Radon in the ground water of Chester County, Pennsylvania: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 1998–0120, 4 p., https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/fs12098.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
Study Area
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- What is Radon?
- Why Study Radon?
- Where Did We Test for Radon?
- What Did We Find?
- Why is Radon Higher in some Areas Than in Others?
- Do Radon Concentrations Vary With Time?
- What Does This Information on Radon Mean to Me As A Homeowner?
- Selected References
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Radon in the ground water of Chester County, Pennsylvania |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 120-98 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs12098 |
| Year Published | 1998 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Pennsylvania Water Science Center |
| Description | 4 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
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