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Is radioactive waste dissolved in water before it is released?
yes
How does radioactive waste affect the earths physical and chemical cycle?
Any influence was detected.
What happens to fish inhabiting water polluted by radioactive waste?
They die.
Where do you put radioactive waste?
Deep underground. And away from water and people
How does nuclear waste affect water?
Nuclear waste can contaminate water sources through leaching, where radioactive materials seep into groundwater or surface water from improperly stored waste. This contamination poses significant risks to aquatic ecosystems, as well as to human health through the consumption of polluted water or fish. Additionally, the presence of radioactive isotopes in water can lead to long-term environmental and safety concerns, necessitating strict management and monitoring protocols to prevent exposure.
How radioactive waste is disposed?
Most radioactive waste is sealed in special containers, and buried underground. Medical waste that may be radioactive is taken to landfills.
What has the author J Mark Boggs written?
J. Mark Boggs has written: 'Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant low-level radwaste storage facility ground-water pathway analysis' -- subject(s): Radioactive waste disposal, Radioactive waste disposal in the ground, Radioactive pollution of water
How does half life of radioactive waste affect the type of container in which the waste will be stored?
The longer the half-life of radioactive waste, the more consideration will have to be given to the design and construction of the container in which it is stored. This as well as where the container itself is stored. If we look at spent fuel from nuclear reactors, this highly radioactive and extremely long-lived radioactive waste will have to have a most substantial container. The storage container will have to last for many hundreds of years. Low level radioactive waste can be put up in less substantial containers and simply buried in an approved manner at an approved facility.
Is biomedical waste mixed with radioactive waste is managed and disposed of as radioactive waste?
Yes, biomedical waste that is mixed with radioactive waste is typically managed and disposed of as radioactive waste. This is due to the potential hazards associated with radioactive materials, which require specialized handling, treatment, and disposal procedures to ensure safety. Regulations often mandate that such mixed waste is treated according to the more stringent standards applicable to radioactive waste to mitigate health risks and environmental contamination.
Does the process of fission produce radioactive waste?
Yes, the process of fission produces radioactive waste.
What has the author Robert E Berlin written?
Robert E. Berlin has written: 'Radioactive waste management' -- subject(s): Radioactive waste disposal, Radioactive waste sites
According to other half lives what did waste water in sinks do?
The waste water in sinks typically contained radium-226, a radioactive element with a half-life of about 1,600 years. Over time, half of the radium-226 in the waste water would decay into radon gas, emitting radiation that can pose health risks. Proper disposal and treatment of waste water is crucial to minimize exposure to radioactive contaminants.
