6th UF Water Institute Symposium Abstract

   
Submitter's Name Gary Qiu
Session Name Poster Session - Water Quality - Water Management
Poster Number 51
 
Author(s) Gary Qiu,  Researcher (Presenting Author)
   
  Reduction of Adverse Effects of Tritium in Water
   
  As innovative human activities continue to grow, so does the introduction of man-made radioisotopes. These elements are common among various research and power supplies in reactor technology. They are also found as byproducts of common medical procedures. Though often times mislooked, the growth of these potential detriments will often proliferate tritium levels in both air and water. As a radioactive form of hydrogen, tritium is a naturally and anthropogenically occurring isotope that has adhesive properties to anything with hydrogen, especially common water sources. Tritium has no evidence of a threshold exposure damage, implying human health complications in even the smallest of doses. The purpose of this research is to establish and understand sources of the isotope and methods of prevention and neutralization.