Description
Radionuclide accumulation in soils may occur as a result of the physico-chemical interaction of dissolved radionuclides with the soil. Different sources of such radionuclides include contaminated groundwater, contaminated irrigation water and contaminated lateral inflow. Radionuclide accumulation in soils may also occur due to the deposition of contaminated particulates. Other possible sources are dredged sediments and atmospheric deposition.
OPA Category
Category as used in the OPA assessment
Biosphere
OPA Number
Number as used in the OPA assessment
3.02
NEA V1 IFEP Reference(s)
Related IFEPs from the NEA V1 IFEP list from 1999
3.2.03, 2.4.09, 3.2.10, 3.3.02