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Radioactive contamination in the environs of the Hanford Works, January-March 1949

W. Singlevich, H.J. Paas

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The report summarizes the extent and magnitude of the radioactive contamination detected in the environs of the Hanford Works. Included are meteorological data, ariborne contamination and air radiation levels, alpha and beta contamination in the Columbia River, alpha and beta-gamma contamination in drinking water and test wells, beta contamination in rain, beta contamination on vegetation, and alpha and beta contamination in Hanford wastes. (ACR)

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The report summarizes the extent and magnitude of the radioactive contamination detected in the environs of the Hanford Works. Included are meteorological data, ariborne contamination and air radiation levels, alpha and beta contamination in the Columbia River, alpha and beta-gamma contamination in drinking water and test wells, beta contamination in rain, beta contamination on vegetation, and alpha and beta contamination in Hanford wastes. (ACR)

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The report summarizes the extent and magnitude of the radioactive contamination detected in the environs of the Hanford Works. Included are meteorological data, ariborne contamination and air radiation levels, alpha and beta contamination in the Columbia River, alpha and beta-gamma contamination in drinking water and test wells, beta contamination in rain, beta contamination on vegetation, and alpha and beta contamination in Hanford wastes. (ACR)

Key concepts: Contamination, Radioactive contamination, Environmental science, Hanford Site, Radioactive waste, Waste management, Engineering, Ecology

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