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  • Environmental Science
  • Radiological Health
  • Nuclear Chemistry

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  • Radioactive materials released at the Savannah River Site (SRS) contaminate the Savannah River.
  • Tritium, strontium-90, cesium-137, and plutonium-239 are the main contributors to radiation dose for river users.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify dose uncertainties from parameter variability in nuclide transport and uptake models.
  • To determine parameter sensitivity for liquid pathway exposure models.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized liquid pathway exposure models to estimate radiation dose.
  • Conducted parameter sensitivity analyses for each exposure model.
  • Performed pathway analysis to identify major dose contributors.

Main Results:

  • Dose estimates from models span approximately one order of magnitude, indicating significant uncertainty.
  • Aquatic food and water consumption account for over 95% of the total individual radiation dose.
  • Identified key parameters influencing dose uncertainty.

Conclusions:

  • Variability in transport and uptake parameters significantly impacts radiation dose assessments.
  • Consumption of contaminated aquatic food and water represents the most critical exposure pathway.
  • Understanding these uncertainties is crucial for effective radiation protection strategies for Savannah River users.