The concentrations of U in natural waters are usually low, being typically less than 4 μg/L in
river water, around 3.3 μg/L in open seawater, and usually less than 5 μg/L in groundwater …

Dissolved uranium in groundwater at high concentrations is an emerging global threat to
human and ecological health due to its radioactivity and chemical toxicity. Uranium can …

Naturally occurring arsenic in groundwater affects millions of people worldwide. We created
a global prediction map of groundwater arsenic exceeding 10 micrograms per liter using a …

Uranium concentration/contamination in groundwater is currently a subject of concern all
over the world due to related severe health problems to humans, as groundwater is the main …

Arsenic poisoning constitutes a major threat to humans, causing various health problems.
Almost everywhere across the world certain “hotspots” have been detected, putting in …

This authoritative guide provides a basis for understanding the emerging technology of
ground source heating and cooling. It equips engineers, geologists, architects, planners and …

This critical review presents the key factors that control the occurrence of natural elements
from the uranium-and thorium-decay series, also known as naturally occurring radioactive …

The removal of uranium species from aqueous phases using non-hazardous chemicals is
still an open challenge, and remediation by adsorption is a prosperous strategy. Among the …

Arsenic Contamination in the World: an International Sourcebook provides a global
compendium of cited arsenic occurrences in the world as they affect public health. This book …

The pollution of agricultural soils, waters and products in the regions of lignite mines and
fired power plants is of great importance. The concentration of As, Βa, Co, Cr, Sr, Sc, Th, U …