Description

Radionuclides can accumulate in river sediments by the physico-chemical interaction of dissolved radionuclides with the sediments. Deposition of previously contaminated sediments may lead to further accumulation.

OPA Category

Category as used in the OPA assessment

Biosphere

OPA Number

Number as used in the OPA assessment

3.01

NEA V1 IFEP Reference(s)

Related IFEPs from the NEA V1 IFEP list from 1999

3.2.03, 3.3.02