Radiological Decontamination Query Tool – Outdoor Residential
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The information provided in the outdoor residential decontamination report includes information on simple methods citizens can use as guidance to assist in decontaminating outdoor residential surfaces after a radiological contamination incident.
Ten outdoor cleaning activities were tested, based on ease of use and availability, to evaluate decontamination of both wet and dry contamination.
Twenty common outdoor surfaces (including roofing material, siding, and hardscape surfaces) were chosen for the tests, based on prevalence and the cost and inconvenience associated with their removal and replacement.
Evaluation of Low-Tech Outdoor Decontamination Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents (PDF) (79 pp, 3,008 KB)
- Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Definitions
- Decontamination Technologies and Outdoor Surfaces Tested (PDF) (1 pg, 105 KB)