EPA-902/4-77-009
REGION II
1975 76 ERAMS SUMMARY
DATA REPORT
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION II
REGIONAL OFFICE OF RADIATION PROGRAMS
26 FEDERAL PLAZA
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10007
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Region II
1975-76 ERAMS Summary
Data Report
July, 1977
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region II
Regional Office of Radiation Programs
26 Federal Plaza
New York, N.Y. 10007
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Foreword
Since their discovery, radioactive materials have played an
increasing role in the lives of the world's population. Because of this,
environmental radiation monitoring is necessary to guide the
development and enforcement of EPA environmental radiation protection
standards.
In 1973 the EPA established a network of selected locations to
assist in monitoring ambient radioactivity. The Environmental Radiation
Ambient Monitoring System - ERAMS - was designed to provide
information on the environmental effects of components of the nuclear
fuel cycle, such as nuclear power plants and nuclear fuel fabrication and
reprocessing plants. In addition, ERAMS helps to provide information on
other sources of radioactivity such as isotopes used in medicine and
industrial applications.
The system is also designed to provide data on levels of pollutants
for standards-setting, verification that standards are being met,
evaluation of the effectiveness of controls, and determination of
environmental trends. This information helps to provide direct
assessment of the population intake of radioactive pollutants. A set of
computational dose calculation models are then used to determine total
population dose.
Pathways are monitored for significant population exposure from
routine and accidental releases of radioactivity from major sources.
ERAMS can then provide data which may be used in the event of an
accidental release of radioactivity to the environment, as an indicator of
the need for additional sampling and other actions required to insure
public safety. This was proven by use following the Chinese atmospheric
nuclear tests in September and November 1976, when frequent
monitoring was required for constant evaluation of air, milk, and water
samples to determine the effect of radiation resulting from fallout.
The data presented here on Region II sites are extracted from
ERAMS quarterly reports covering the period from January 1975 to
December 1976. Drinking water and surface water samples are
compared to new EPA drinking water standards, which went into effect
June 2^, 1977. Trends, when they occur, are noted.
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I believe this report will be valuable to readers concerned with
environmental radiation levels in Region II. I encourage users of this
report to inform the Regional Office of Radiation Programs of omissions
or errors. Your additional comments or request for further information
are also solicited.
Gerald M. Hansler, P.E.
Regional Administrator
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Table of Contents
Forward i
ERAMS Summary 1
Analysis of Data 3
Analysis of Water Samples Under
Dri nki ng Water Standards 4
Maximum Levels of Radioactivity
in Surface Water and Drinking Water 6
Appendix I - Summary of Data by Location
Al bany, New York 8
Bayside, New Jersey 9
Buffalo, New York 10
Camden, New Jersey 12
New York Ci ty 13
Ossining, New York 14
Oswego, New York 15
Oyster Creek, New Jersey 16
Poughkeepsie, New York 17
San Juan, Puerto Ri co 18
Syracuse, New York 19
Trenton, New Jersey 20
Utica, New York 21
Waretown, New Jersey .22
Appendix II
Results of Pasteurized Milk Samples
Taken After Chinese Nuclear Tests 24
Appendix III
Region II Quarterly Milk Composites., 26
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ERAMS Summary
Local Data
The ORP established the Environmental Radiation Ambient Monitoring
System (ERAMS) in 1973 to keep a record of collected samples of air,
water and milk supplies around the country.
General trends of gross alpha and beta radiations and monitoring of
radionuclides from the uranium fuel cycle are examined.
This report will consider environmental radiation data collected*
and processed by the Eastern Environmental Radiation Facility (EERF)
in Montgomery, Alabama, from various sites in Region II.
Each test performed will be discussed and minimum detectable levels
mentioned before data are presented for individual locations. These
data are shown for 1975 and 1976 for purposes of comparison and
identification of trend development.
1. Airborne particulates are continuously collected on filters
and are checked with a G-M survey meter at time sequences planned
to allow decay of radon and thoron daughters. Filters are then
sent to EERF for analysis in a low background beta counter. Gamma
analysis is performed only on samples with gross beta count greater
than 1 pCi/m3.
2. Krypton-85 measurements are taken to provide baseline data for
comparison of effects of nuclear reactor operations, fuel reprocessing,
and nuclear detonations. Dry compressed air samples are purchased
from which the Kr-85 may be cryogenically removed and tested on a
liquid scintillation system. Minimum detectable level is approximately
2 pCi/m3.
3. Plutonium and Uranium in Air samples are collected on filters
which have been exposed to 25,000 to 40,000 m3 of air. After chemical
treatment, they are analyzed by alpha spectroscopy. Minimum detectable
level is 0.015 pCi/sample.
4. Surface water is monitored downstream from all nuclear facilities
in operation or planned through 1978, or at background sites. Tritium
is checked quarterly and gamma scans annually. Minimum level is 0.2 nCi/1
5. Drinking water is monitored for major population centers or near
nuclear facilities. Tritium is measured quarterly; gamma scan, gross
alpha and gross beta are performed annually. An annual test is also
run on selected samples for Pu-238, 239, U-234, 235, 238. Minimum level
is 0.015 pCi/sample.
* Actual data collection is effectuated by various state and local
government agencies such as those listed on the following page.
EPA is grateful to these Agencies for their assistance.
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6. Pasteurized Milk is analyzed monthly for content of the following
radioisotopes: 1-131, Ba-140 and Cs-137; and for potassium. In
addition there is an annual analysis for Sr-89, 90: A composite sample
of all states in each region is analyzed quarterly and each individual
sample is monitored in July only.
Following the Chinese nuclear tests, several stations were activated
to provide additional data on radionuclide concentrations in milk
samples. Data were taken over smaller time intervals. All data taken
in Region II for this purpose are tabulated separately- Averages
are given in the appropriate tables for each city.
These data provide a basis for comparison of relatively stable natural
background radiation levels with the fluctuating levels caused by such
sources as nuclear power plants and nuclear tests. Until the Chinese
tests in 1976, reduced fallout had tended to allow a reduction in
background, while new nuclear power plants had been responsible for
most of the increases which appeared. It is these trends which are
of primary interest in the ERAMS study.
The following agencies are responsible for collection of samples:
Albany: NYSDEC Division of Air Resources and
Radiological Sciences Laboratory, NYS
Dept. of Health
Buffalo: Niagara County Health Department
New York City: NYC Dept. of Air Resouces and Dept. of
Health
Ossining: Westchester County Health Department
Oswego: by municipal collection
Poughkeepsie: County Board of Water Supply
Syracuse: Onondaga County Health Department,
Division of Environmental Sanitation
New Jersey: samples are collected through NJDEP
Bureau of Radiation Protection
San Juan: Puerto Rico Nuclear Center, Health
Physics Division
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ANALYSIS OF DATA
Airborne particulates: Gross beta analyses were run on filters
both in the field and at the EERF laboratory. The tests at the
laboratory revealed significantly higher readings for samples
taken after the September and November, 1976, Chinese nuclear
tests. The readings dropped again in December to values approach-
ing the former levels.
Krypton-85: No trends were noted for samples taken in the Region II
area.
Plutonium and uranium in air: New York City was the only sampling
point in the region.Samples, taken only during 1975, showed no
trends.
Surface water: Tritium levels found in water around the region
showed consistently low levels, never exceeding 2.5% of those
allowed by the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations
(20,000 pCi/1); and far below the 10 CFR 50 levels of 3,000,000 pCi/1.
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Drinking Water: Samples were reasonably consistent in Region II,
remaining at less than or equal to 4% of the National Primary Drinking
Water Regulations for tritium levels, and at levels well below the
allowed values for plutonium and uranium isotopes.
Pasteurized milk samples: Samples remained consistent through the
two-year period, within statistical error. However, with errors so
large (around +_100%), it was difficult to detect any trends. By
disregarding the error limits, an increase can be noted following
the Chinese nuclear tests. This can be seen most clearly in the data
chart listing individual measurements made in October through December,
1976.
[It should be noted that data for Ba-140 and 1-131 in some cases are
recorded as negative values. This is a result of the analysis procedure,
which consists of deducting background averages from total counts recorded.
The system is gradually being revised to correct such negative values in
the future.]
The composite Sr-90 sample data for Region II show, a consistent decline
over the two-year period, but this does not reflect the results from the
Chinese nuclear tests. Sr-89 .data showed a marked increase immediately
following the first test. Sampling was performed before the second test.
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ERAMS Data Analysis of Water Samples Under Drinking Water Standards
0 Newly-established drinking water standards, effective June 24, 1977, set
the following maximum levels of radioactivity in drinking water:
tritium 20,000 pCi/1
Sr-90 8 pCi/1
Sr-89 80 pCi/1
Cs-134 20,000 pCi/1
Cs-137 200 pCi/1
Ba-140 90 pCi/1
Ra-226 and 228 5 pCi/1
0 After analysis of the data collected by the ERAMS' network during 1975 and 1976
the following information was noted:
-- Albany drinking water levels were 2% or less of the tritium limit,
3% of the Sr-90 limit, and 4% of the Ra-226 limit.
--Bayside (NJ) surface water tritium levels were a maximum of 2% of the
drinking water limit.
-- Buffalo drinking water levels were 2% or less of the tritium limit,
14% of the Sr-90 limit, and 6% or the Ra-226 limit.
— Ossining surface water samples never exceeded 1.5% of the maximum
tritium drinking water limit.
— Oswego surface water samples were never more than 2% of the drinking
water tritium limit.
— Oyster Creek surface water samples were never in excess of 1.5% of the
tritium drinking water standard.
— Poughkeepsie surface water samples never exceeded 2.5% of the tritium
drinking water standard.
-- San Juan drinking water never exceeded 1.5% of the tritium limit,
6% of the Sr-90 limit, or 8% of the Ra-226 limit.
-- Syracuse drinking water never exceeded 4%of the tritium limit, 10% of
the Sr-90 limit, or 8% of the Ra-226 limit. Average values for the
location were 2% of the tritium limit, 5% of the Sr-90 limit, and
4% of the Ra-226 limit.
-- Trenton drinking water levels were 2% of the tritium limit, 20% of the
Sr-90 limit, and 6% of the Ra-226 limit. Average values for the city
were less than 1.5%of the tritium limit, 10% of the Sr-90 limit, and
3% of the Ra-226 limit.
-- Waretown (NJ) drinking water levels were 2% of the tritium levels,
1% of the Sr-90 limit, and 38% of the Ra-226 limit.
0 Average levels in New York State were 1.5% of the tritium limit, 5% of the
Sr-90 limit, and 4% of the Ra-226 Limit.
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Average levels in New Jersey were 1% of the tritium limit, 5% of the
Sr-90 limit, and 10% of the Ra-226 limit.
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ERAMS Data (Maximum values for each location-with selected two-year averages)
City Surface water % of 10
Albany
Bayside (NJ) 0.4 nCi/1 <*'
Buffalo
Ossining 0.3 nCi/1 *•'
Oswego 0.4 nCi/1 **'
Oyster Creek (NJ) 0.3 nCi/1 **'
Poughkeepsie 0.5 nCi/1 <*
San Juan (PR)
Syracuse
Trenton (NJ)
Waretown (NJ)
Average for New York State locations
Average for New Jersey locations
* Drinking Water Standards: H-3
Sr-90
Ra-226
CFR 50 Drinking Water %
H-3 0.4 nCi/1
Sr-90 0.2 pCi/1
Ra-226 0.2 pCi/1
1
H-3 0.4 nCi/1
Sr-90 1.1 pCi/1
Ra-226 0.3 pCi/1
1
1
1
1
H-3 0.3 nCi/1
Sr-90 0.5 pCi/1
Ra-226 0.4 pCi/1
H-3 0.8 nCi/1
Sr-90 0.8 pCi/1
Ra-226 0.4 pCi/1
H-3 0.4 nCi/1
Sr-90 1.6pCi/l
Ra-226 0.3 pCi/1
H-3 0.4 nCi/1
Sr-90 0.1 pCi/1
Ra-226 1.9 pCi/1
H-3 0.34nCi/l
Sr-90 0.43 pCi/1
Ra-226 0.21 pCi/1
H-3 0.23nCi/l
Sr-90 0.43 pCi/1
Ra-226 0.56 pCi/1
20,000 pCi /litre
8 pCi /litre
5 pCi /litre
of new DBS*
2
3
4
2
2
14
6
1.5
2
1.5
2.5
1.5
6
o Average %
of DWS
4 . 2.5
10 5
8 4
2
20 10
6 3
2
1
38 19
1.5
5
4
1
5
10
Note: 1 nanoCurie/litre =
1000 picoCuries/litre
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APPENDIX .1
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ALBANY, NEW YORK
Description of Analysis: Drinking Water Tritium Concentration
(nCi/1) + 2 a-
First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter
1975 ND ND 0.0 + 0.2 0.2 + 0.2
1976 0.0+0.2 0.2 + 0.2 0.4+0.2 0.2 + 0.2
Description of Analysis: Annual Drinking Water
Date Solids Gross Beta Sr-90
4-02-75
4-06-76
66.8 mg/1 1.7 + 0.9 pCi/1 ND
(4-22-75)
Ra-226 Alpha and Gamma
ND ND
78.0 mg/1 1.3+0.9pCi/l 0.2+0.1 0.2+0.1 ND
(4-14-76) (pCi/1) (pCi/1)
ND: Not Detectable
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BAYSIDE, NEW JERSEY (on the Delaware River)
Description of Analysis: Annual Gamma Analysis
6-17-75 Not Detectable
4-20-76 K-40: 124+73 pCi/m3
Description of Analysis: Surface MaterTritium Concentration
+ 2o-
First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter
1975 No Sample ND 0.2 + 0.2 0.4 + 0.2
1976 0.2 + 0.2 0.0 + 0.2 0.4 + 0.2 No Sample
ND: Not Detectable
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BUFFALO, NEW YORK
Description of Analysis:
Kr-85 in air
(pCi/m3 at STP) + 2 cr
January to June, 1975
July to December, 1975
January to June, 1976
July to December, 1976
19.0 + 1.9
17.8 ± 1.8
17.6 ± 1.8
No Sample Taken
Description of Analysis: Precipitation Tritium Concentration
nCi/1 ± 2 o
Month
January
February
March
Apri 1
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
1975
0.
ND
0.
0.
ND
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
2
3
3
3
2
0
3
3
2
3
+
+
+
+
±
±
+
±
+
±
.2
.2
.2
.2
.2
.2
.2
.2
.2
.2
1976
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
NS
0.
0.
NS
0.
0.
0.
2
2
4
3
2
3
4
3
5
1
+
+
+
+
±
+
+
±
±
+
.2
.2
.2
.2
.2
.2
.2
.2
.2
.2
Description of Analysis: Gross Beta Measurement
(pCi/m-3 of air at STP)
Months
January
February
March
Apri 1
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
1975:
1976:
5-hour test EERF Lab 5-hour test EERF Lab
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.4
0.1
0.4
0.3
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.1
0.07
0.07
0.09
0.12
0.10
0.05
0.05
0.03
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.1
0.3
0.2
0.21
0.2
0,
0,
0.2
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.01
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.24
0.21
0.06
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BUFFALO, NEW YORK
Description of Analysis: Radidnuclides in Pasteurized Milk Samples
Month
K (g/1)
1975
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
1.521.12
1.534.12
1.511.12
"1.41*.11
1.47*.12
.50*.12
.51*.12
.46*.11
.47*.12
.43*.11
1.55*.12
1.48*.12
Cs-137
1976
1.481.
1.491.
1.411.
1.531.
1.48*.
1.441.
1.461.
1.58+.
1.461.
1.50*.
1.501.
1.47*.
1975
12
12
11
12
12
11
11
12
12
12
12
12
11
15
10
14
13
ND
11
6
6
2
6
6
+
i
+
.*
±
±
*
±
±
1
±
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
(pCi/1)
1976
6
10
7
8
9
3
12
1
4
2
4
3
+ 7
+ 7
i 7
* 7
i 7
l 7
1 7
± 6
* 6
* 7
1 8
1 8
Ba-140
1975
0
0
0
0
0
0
-6
-8
3
-10
-5
-10
1
+
+
1
±
1
*
1
*
±
*
*
8
8
8
8
8
8
9
9
9
9
9
9
(pCi/D
1976
-5
-2
1
1
-4
-6
-12
5
0
7
5
5
+ 9
± 9
± 9
110
+ 9
i 9
1 9
i 9
1 9
i 9
1 9
* 9
1-131 (pCi/1)
1975 1976
+ 7
1 7
* 7
0
0
0
0
017
017
-6*7
0 + 7
-3*7
1 i 7
-4*7
-5*7
1 7
0
5 1
-5 1
2 ±
-3 *
-3
0 +
-1 *
1 i 7
5*7
517
5*7
ND: Not Detectable
Individual data for the months of October through December 1976 appear
elsewhere in this report.
Description of Analysis: Annual Drinking Water
Date Solids Gross Beta Sr-90 Ra-226
Alpha and Gamma
4-05-76 352.0 mg/1 3.6il.2pCi/l 1.1+0.6 0.3+0.1 ND
4-20-76 pCi/1 pCi/T
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
Description of Analysis: Drinking Water Tritium Concentration
(nCi/1) * 2 cr
First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter
1975
1976
0.3 + 0.2
0.5 + 0.2
0.4
0.4
0.2
0.2
0.3 1 0.2
0.3 1 0.2
0.3 + 0.2
0.4 + 0.2
Description of Analysis:
Plutonium and Uranium Samples in Pasteurized Milk
(PCi/1)
Pu-238
Pu-239
U-234
U-238
1975
<0.015
0.017 + 0.009
0.017 + 0.009
1976
<0.015
<0.015
0.072 + 0.014
0.037 + 0.010
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CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
Description of Analysis: Kr-85 in air
(pCi/m-3 at STP) + 2 a
January to June, 1975 16.7 + 1.7
July to December, 1975 17.0 + 1.7"
January to June, 1976 No Sample Taken
July to December, 1976 Data not yet available
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NEW YORK CITY
Description of Analysis: Radionuclides in Pasteurized Milk Samples
Month
K
1975
(9/1)
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
1976
1.48+.
.55+,
-46+
.54±,
.35+
.50+,
.44+
.51+,
1-41 +
1.45±,
1.52±
12
12
11
12
11
12
11
12
11
12
12
1-43+.
47±.
53±,
52±,
48±,
54+,
51 + ,
40+,
15±,
43±,
42±,
11
12
12
12
12
12
12
11
18
11
11
1.48+.12 1.35+.11
Cs-137 (pCi/1)
1975
10 +
11 +
ND
12 +
ND
ND
11 +
10 +
12 +
6 +
7 +
6 +
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
1976
8
12
8
25
8
4
13
6
-1
1
5
-1
± 7
+ 7
+ 7
+ 7
+ 7
+ 7
+ 7
+ 7
+ 14
+ 7
+ 8
+ 8
Ba-140
1975
0
0
0
0
0
0
-7
-10
3
-2
-1
-10
+ 8
+ 8
+ 8
+ 8
± 8
+ 8
+ 9
+ 9
+ 9
+ 9
+ 9
+ 9
(pCi/1)
1976
7
1
1
1
-3
-11
-1
3
-6
13
10
-1
+ 9
+ 10
+ 9
+ 10
+ 9
+ 9
± 9
+ 9
+ 22
+ 11
± 9
+ 9
1-131 (pCi/1)
1975
0 +
0 +
0 +
0 ±
ND
ND
-2 +
-1 +
3 ±
-3 +
0 +
-5 +
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
1976
1 +
5 +
3 +
3 +
-4 +
3 +
-1 +
0 +
-11 +
50 +
9 +
3 +
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
16
12
7
7
ND: Not Detectable
For individual data
in this report.
for the months of October through December, 1976, see elsewhere
Description of Analysis: Plutonium and Uranium Samples in Pasteurized Milk
1975 1976
Pu-238 <.015 <.015 CpCi/1)
Pu-239 <.015 <.015
U-234 .068 ± .027 .033 + .009
U-238 .059 + .024 .024 + .008
Description of Analysis: Plutonium and Uranium Samples in Airborne Particulates
1975
Pu-238 8.6 + 1.6 (aCi/m3)
Pu-239 46.2 + 4.6
U-234 40.0 + 3.2
U-235 2.2 + .6
U-238 39.8 + 3.1
No samples were analyzed in 1976
Note: i attoCurie = 10"18 Curie
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OSSINING, NEW YORK (Hudson River)
Description of Analysis: Surface Hater Tritium Concentration
(nCi/1) + 2 a
First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter
1975 ND ND 0.2 + 0.2 0.3 + 0.2
1976 0.2 + 0.2 0.3 + 0.2 0.3 + 0.2 0.3 + 0.2
ND: Not Detectable
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OSWEGO, NEW YORK (Lake Ontario)
Description of Analysis: Surface Water Tritium Concentration
First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter
1975 0.4 ± 0.2 0.3 + 0.2 0.3 ± 0.2 0.4 + 0.2
1976 0.3 ± 0.2 0.4 + 0.2 0.3 + 0.2 0.3 + 0.2
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OYSTER CREEK, NEW JERSEY
Description of Analysis: Annual Gamma Analysis
4-30-75 Not Detectable
4-08-76 K-40 192+77 pCi/m3
Description of Analysis: Surface Water Tritium Concentration
+ 2o-
First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter
1975 0.2 + 0.2 0.2 + 0.2 0.2 + 0.2 0.3 + 0.2
1976 0.1 ± 0.2 0.3 + 0.2 0.2 + 0.2 0.3 + 0.2
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POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK (Hudson River)
Description of Analysis: Surface Water Tritium Concentration
(nCi/1) ± 2 cr
First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter
1975 No Sample 0.2 + 0.2 0.2 + 0.2 0.2 + 0.2
1976 0.2 ± 0.2 0.4 + 0.2 0.2 + 0.2 0.5 + 0.2
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SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO
Description of Analysis: Radionuclides in Pasteurized Milk Samples
Month
K (g/1)
1975
1976
ND: Not Detectable
Cs-137
1975
January
February
March
Apri 1
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
.40±.
.38±.
.50±.
-43±.
• 47±.
• 49±.
.53±.
.50*.
-49±.
-44±.
.51*.
.44*.
11
11
12
11
12
12
12
12
12
11
12
11
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-45±.
.52±.
.52±.
-42*.
.52*.
.48±.
-47±.
.36*.
.35±.
.46*.
.46*.
.45*.
11
12
12
11
12
12
12
11
11
12
12
12
ND
ND
ND
10+
ND
ND
12
12
16
14
7
17
+
*
±
*
+
+
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
(pCi/1)
1976
3 ±
10 ±
6 + 7
8 + 7
9 ±
6 ±
7
7
9*7
7*7
8 + 7
10*7
8 + 8
Ba-140
1975
0 ± 8
0*8
0 ± 8
ND
0 + 8
•0 + 8
6+7 -12+9
-8 + 9
5 ± 9
4+9
-8 + 9
0+9
(PCi/1)
1976
-7 t 9
-5 + 9
-10 ± 9
7 * 10
-3 + 9
-5 + 9
-3*9
6 ± 9
3 ± 9
3 + 9
3 ± 9
,6 + 9
1-131 (pCi/1)
1975
0 ± 7
ND
0 + 7
0 + 7
0 ± 7
0 ± 7
-3 ± 7
-3 ± 7
6 ± 7
5 ± 7
-2 + 7
-3 ± 7
1976
2 ± 7
1 + 7
-5 ± 7
-1 ± 7
1 + 7
-4 ± 7
1 + 7
2 ± 7
-2 + 7
3 ± 7
2 ± 7
-2 ± 7
See individual data for October to December, 1976
elsewhere in report.
Description of Analysis: Drinking Water Tritium Concentration
(nCi/1) + 2 o-
First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter
1975 0.0 + 0.2 ND 0.1 ± 0.2 0.2 + 0.2
1976 0.0 + 0.2 0.3 + 0.2 No Sample 0.1 ± 0.2
ND: Not Detectable
Description of Analysis: Annual Drinking Water
Date Solids Gross Beta Sr-90 • Ra-226
4-11-75 164.0 mg/1 3.1+l.lpCi/l ND
ND
Alpha and Gamma
ND
4-29-76 239.2 mg/1 1.4±0.9pCi/l 0.5 ± 0.4 0.4+0.1 ND
(4-20-76) pCi/1 pCi/1
ND: Not Detectable
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Description of Analysis: Radionuclides in Pasteurized Milk Samples
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
K
(g/D
1975
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
.54*.
.44±.
.46±.
.48+.
.51*.
.50±.
.54±.
.49±.
.50±.
.37*.
.50+
.54±!
12
11
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
976
.43*.
.55+.
.48*.
.49*.
.37*.
.46*.
.50*.
.38*.
.42*
-46*.
.33*.
-41*.
11
12
12
12
11
12
12
11
11
12
11
11
Cs-137
1975
ND
ND
11 +
12 +
18 +
10 *
9 *
3 *
10 *
7 *
5 *
4 *
(pCi/1)
1976
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
5
9
8
12
5
8
7
-4
8
6
5
3
*
*
+
±
*
+
+
*
+
±
*
*
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
6
7
7
8
8
1975 1976 1975 1976
0 + 8
0*8
0 + 8
0 + 8
0 + 8
0*8
-9*9
-3*9
0 + 8
-3 + 9
-6 + 9
-6*9
-5 + 9
-3*9
-9*9
1 + 9
-1+9
-3 + 9
-6*9
-1 + 9
5 + 9
2 + 9
7 + 9
-9 + 9
0 ±7
0 + 7
ND
0 + 7
0*7
0*7
1 * 7
0 + 7
0*7
-3 + 7
-1+7
-3 + 7
-2 + 7
3 + 7
-2*7
-3 + 7
-3*7
4 + 7
0 + 7
-4*6
9 + 7
3 * 7
5 + 7
5 + 6
Sse individual data for October to December, 1976, elsewhere in this report.
ND: Not Detectable.
Description of Analysis: Drinking Water Tritium Concentration
(nCi/1) + 2
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TRENTON, NEW JERSEY
Description of Analysis: Radionuclides in Pasteurized Milk Samples
Month
January
February
March
Apri 1
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
K
(g/D
1975
1.
NS
1.
1.
1.
1.
1.
1.
1.
1.
1.
1.
55+. 12
42+. 11
53±.12
44±.12
47+. 12
48+. 12
48±.12
60±.12
47±.ll
46±.12
50+. 12
Cs-137 (pCr/1)
1976
1.
1.
1.
1.
1.
1.
1.
1.
NS
1.
1.
1.
54+. 12
53±.12
49±.12
46±.12
49+..12
38±.ll
47+. 12
41±.ll
42±.ll
46±.12
45±.12
1975
11 + 7
NS
ND
ND
11 + 7
15 + 7
9 ± 7
7 ± 7
9 ± 7
9 + 7
10 + 7
6 ± 7
1976
12 ± 7
8 + 7
6 ± 7
10+7
5 ± 7
5 ± 7
12 ± 7
4+6
NS
8 ± 7
10+7
8 + 7
Ba-140 (pCi/1)
1975
0 + 8
NS
0 + 8
0 ± 8
0 ± 8
0 ± 8
-6 + 9
-10 + 9
0 ± 9
-14 + 9
0 ± 9
-6 ± 9
1976
-5 +
-5 +
-11 +
3 +
-7 ±
-7 +
-4 +
7 +
NS
3 +
2 +
6 +
9
9
9
10
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
1-131 (pCi/D -
1975
ND
NS
0 ± 7
ND
ND
0+7
-5 + 7
3 + 7
4 + 7
-3 + 7
0+7
-2 + 7
1976
2 + 7
3 ± 7
-3 ± 7
3 ± 7
-1+7
3 ± 7
1 + 7
3 + 7
NS
3 + 7
2 + 7
-2 i 7
NS: No Sample Taken
ND: Not Detectable
Description of Analysis: Drinking Water Tritium Concentration
(nCi/1) +20-
First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth .Quarter
1975 0.2 ± 0.2 0.4 + 0.2 0. + 0.2 0.1 + 0.2
1976 0.3 + 0.2 0.4 ± 0.2 0.2 + 0.2 0.2 ± 0.2
Description of Analysis: Annual Drinking Water
Date Solids Gross Beta Sr-90
5-15-75 134.0 mg/1 4.5+l.lpCi/l ND
Ra-226
ND
4-08-76 172 . mg/1 1.4+0.9pCi/l 1.6+1.2 0.3+0.1
(4-20-76) pCi/1 pCi/1
Alpha and Gamma
ND
ND
See individual data for October to December, 1976 elsewhere in this report.
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UTICA, NEW YORK
Description of Analysis: Kr-85 in Air
-3 at STP) + 2 o
January to June, 1975 18.3 + 1.8
July to December, 1975 15.7+1.6
January to June, 1976 18.7+1.9
July to December, 1976 Data not yet available
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WARETOWN, NEW JERSEY
Description of Analysis: Drinking Water Tritium Concentration
±2o-
First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter
1975 0.0 + 0.2 ND 0.2 + 0.2 0.1 ± 0.2
1976 0.0 + 0.2 0.2 + 0.2 0.1 + 0.2 0.4 + 0.2
ND: Not Detectable
Description of Analysis: Annual Drinking Water
Date Solids Gross Beta Sr-90 Ra-226 Alpha and Gamma
4-10-75 134.0 mg/1 4.5±l.lpCi/l ND ND ND
(5-15-75)
4-08-76 80.0 mg/1 5.0+1.3pCi/l 0.1+0.6 1.9+0.2 Alpha: 2.0 + 0.7
pCi/1 pCi/1 pCi/1
Gamma : ND
ND: Not Detectable
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APPENDIX II
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RESULTS OF PASTEURIZED MILK SAMPLES COLLECTED IN RESPONSE TO THE NUCLEAR TESTS
OF SEPTEMBER 26, AND NOVEMBER 17, 1976, BY THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Location
NYtBuffalo
New York City
NY: Syracuse
NJ: Trenton
PR:San Juan
Date
Collected
10/08
10/15
10/21
11/04
11/24
12/10
10/05
10/15
11/01
11/24
12/06
10/04
10/21
11/08
12/06
10/22
11/01
11/24
12/02
12/09
10/07
10/12
10/13
10/15
11/10
11/26
12/02
12/08
K
g/liter ± 2-Sigm
Counting Error
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
.53 ±
.49 ±
.47 +
.54 +
.45 ±
.47 +
.42 +
.43 +
.42 +
.36 +
.35 +
.48 ±
.43 ±
.33 +
.41 +
.42 +
.41 +
.43 +
.44 ±
.38 ±
.49 +
.40 +
.48 ±
.47 +
.38 ±
.53 +
.46 ±
.44 +
.12
.12
.12
.12
.12
.12
.11
.11
.12
.11
.11
.11
.11
.11
.11
.11
.11
.11
.11
.11
.12
.11
.12
.12
.11
.12
.12
.11
a
Cs-137
3
3
0
3
4
3
1
1
5
5
-1
3
8
5
3
6
11
1
5
-1
7
10
6
2
10
9
9
7
± 7
± 6
+ 8
± 8
+ 8
+ 8
+ 6
+ 7
± 8
± 8
+ 8
+ 6
+ 8
+ 8
± 8
+ 8
+ 8
± 8
+ 8
± 8
+ 7
± 7
+ 7
± 6
± 8
± 8
+ 8
± 8
Radionuclide Concentration
pCi/liter * 2-Siqma Counting Error
Ba-140
15 +
-2 ±
9 +
2 +
7 +
5 +
3 +
22 +
10 +
6 +
-1 +
2 +
2 +
7 +
-9 +
22 ±
8 +
-1 ±
1 ±
5 ±
0 +
4 ±
2 ±
7 +
6 ±
-3 +
4 +
8 +
12
9
9
9
9
9
9
12
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
12
10
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
1-131
5 +
6 ±
4 +
2 +
7 +
5 +
4 +
95 +
9 +
-2 +
3 ±
3 +
2 +
5 +
5 +
56 ±
23 ±
8 +
-1 +
1 +
2 +
6 +
2 +
0 +
3 ±
1 ±
-4 ±
-4 +
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
12
7
6
7
7
7
7
6
10
8
7
7
7
6
7
7
7
7
7
6
6
Sr-90 Sr-89
3.2 +1.0 1+5
5.8 + .8 9+5
5.0 + .5 24 ± 5
7.5 + 0.9 13+5
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APPENDIX III
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PASTEURIZED MILK - REGION II QUARTERLY COMPOSITES
Date Sr-89 Sr-90
January 1975
April 1975
July 1975
October 1975
January 1976
April 1975
July 1976
October T976
0 ± 5
0 ± 5
2 + 5
0 + 5
1 ± 5
1 ± 5
2 ± 5
9 + 5
4.2 + 1.1
3.7 + 1.1
3.3 + 1.0
4.3 + 1.1
3.6 + 0.3
2.7 + 1.0
2.3 + 0.8
2.8 + 0.7
Note: measurements in pCi/1 ± 2 sigma counting error
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