Radiation monitoring
Summary
Since the Chernobyl incident we have routinely monitored background Gamma radiation levels, and fed the information into the Norfolk Local Authorities Radiation Monitoring Group (NLARMG). Background levels are low and vary very little. The information provided is summarised annually, and supplied to the National Network RIMNET (Radiation Incident Monitoring Network).
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Further information
Radon
Radon is a naturally occurring gas which frequently occurs where the underlying rock is granite. It is found extensively in the West Country and in Northampton. In South Norfolk it is not much of an issue as levels have been found to be very low.
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) are the experts in this field, and there are links to their web pages below.
Advice for homeowners
We have also produced a brief leaflet for those within the South Norfolk district who may be concerned about statistical information on radon risks. You can download this by following the link above.
Related pages on this website
External links
Department for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA): RIMNET
Information on the Radiation Incident Monitoring Network.
DEFRA: Radon
Web pages about Radon from DEFRA.
Building Research Establishment (BRE): Radon
Impartial advice on reducing Radon levels in buildings.
Health Protection Agency (HPA)
The HPA website includes pages on Radon that answer some common questions.
National Radiological Protection Board
Informative web pages all about Radon from leading experts.
Contact us
| contact officer/team: | Environmental Support Officer |
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| web: | online enquiry form |
| email: | envserv@s-norfolk.gov.uk |
| freephone: | 0808 168 4444 |
| telephone: | 01508 533830 |
| minicom/textphone: | 01508 533622 |
| address: | South Norfolk Council South Norfolk House Swan Lane Long Stratton Norwich NR15 2XE |
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