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Frequent Questions: RadNet Monitoring Network

View frequently asked questions about the RadNet monitoring network.

  • About RadNet
    • Where are RadNet monitoring locations?
    • What is RadNet?
    • How does the EPA monitor the air for radiation?
    • How did the EPA decide where to install fixed air monitors?
    • What units does EPA use to report laboratory analysis results (drinking water, air filter and precipitation)?
    • Where can I view RadNet monitoring data and sampling analysis/laboratory results?
    • Does EPA’s RadNet monitoring network track non-ionizing radiation from power lines, transmitters, or cell phone towers?
       
  • Near-Real-Time Air Monitoring
    • How often are RadNet’s near-real-time air monitoring data updated on the EPA website?
    • Why do I see higher levels of radiation at some monitor locations?
    • Why did the EPA decide to add exposure rate measurement capability?
    • What is a normal background exposure rate?
    • What happens if air monitors report radiation levels outside of normal background levels?
    • What is gamma gross count rate?
    • When will my RadNet station get exposure rate measurement capability?
    • How does gamma gross count rate relate to exposure rate?
    • Why aren't the results for my location up to date? Why are there gaps in data?
    • What is the relationship between exposure rate and dose rate?
    • Why are there fluctuations in near-real-time air data at a single monitoring location?
    • What do the different gamma channel ranges illustrate? What does each range represent?
  • Air Filter Testing
    • How does the EPA analyze air filters?
    • Where can I find results for beta monitoring in air?
    • How does the EPA measure radiation if the air monitor in my area is not operating?
    • Why does the EPA test air filters for radionuclides?
  • Precipitation Testing
    • Why does the EPA test precipitation for radionuclides?
    • How does the EPA sample precipitation for radionuclides?
    • How does precipitation affect radiation levels in the environment?
    • What federal, state, or local standards exist that address radiation in precipitation?
    • Where can I find the analytical results from precipitation samples?
  • Drinking Water Testing
    • What federal standards exist that address radiation in drinking water?
    • Where can I find the analytical results from drinking water samples?
    • How does the EPA sample drinking water for radionuclides?
    • Why does the EPA test drinking water for radionuclides?
    • Where can I find more information about radionuclides in drinking water?

RadNet

  • View Near-Real-Time Air Data
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  • Learn About RadNet
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Last updated on July 22, 2024
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