
province was found to be minimal when compared
to the projected risk recommended by the ICRP.
Consequently, residents can be regarded as safe in
terms of radon exposure risk. As a result, no health
risks are linked to the use of Najaf water.
Acknowledgment:
We sincerely thank the physics department staff—
the science faculty at Kufa University.
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WSEAS TRANSACTIONS on ENVIRONMENT and DEVELOPMENT
DOI: 10.37394/232015.2024.20.83
Amjad H. Ali, Ali Saeed Jassim,
Ali Abid Abojassim, Rukia Jabar Dosh