Naturally Occurring Uranium in Groundwater in Northeastern Washington State
Fact Sheet
2019-3069
Links
- Document: Report (2.3 MB pdf)
- Additional Report Piece: USGS geo-narrative — Naturally occurring uranium in groundwater in northeastern Washington State
- Download citation as: RIS | Dublin Core
Abstract
Uranium is a radioactive element (radionuclide) that occurs naturally in rock, soil, and water, usually in low concentrations. Radionuclides are unstable atoms with excess energy and as radionuclides decay, they emit radiation. The uranium decay sequence also includes other radionuclides of concern such as radium and radon. This fact sheet addresses naturally occurring uranium in groundwater in northeastern Washington.
Suggested Citation
Kahle, S.C., 2019, Naturally occurring uranium in groundwater in northeastern Washington State: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2019–3069, 4 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20193069.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
Study Area
Table of Contents
- What is uranium?
- Why is uranium in drinking water a concern?
- Why is it important to test my drinking water?
- Why does uranium occur in groundwater in northeastern Washington?
- What levels of uranium have been found in area wells?
- What else could we learn?
- Where can I find more information?
- References
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Naturally occurring uranium in groundwater in northeastern Washington State |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2019-3069 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20193069 |
| Year Published | 2019 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Washington Water Science Center |
| Description | 4 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |