176 N. Blanchin et al.: Radioprotection 2026, 61( 2), 171 – 177 Table 4. Summary of standards and recommendations for uranium intake in drinking water.
|
U. S. EPA standard |
Canada’ s guideline |
WHO reference value |
Mass limit |
30 mg / l |
20 mg / l |
30 mg / l |
Corresponding activity limit |
750 mBq / l |
500 mBq / l |
750 mBq / l |
Acknowledgements
In memory of our colleague and friend Philippe Bérard( 1952 – 2020), one of the world ' s leading experts on uranium.
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