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