Description
The flow rate in the biosphere aquifer depends on a number of factors, including interactions with surface water bodies (rivers, lakes), water flow from geosphere aquifers and infiltration. The groundwater flow rate affects the dilution of radionuclides released into the aquifer.
OPA Category
Category as used in the OPA assessment
Biosphere
OPA Number
Number as used in the OPA assessment
2.06
NEA V1 IFEP Reference(s)
Related IFEPs from the NEA V1 IFEP list from 1999
2.3.03, 2.3.04, 2.3.11