title: [The principles of radiological quality assessment of water resources].
abstract: In the paper the main approaches to radiation safety of water objects have been analyzed. It is shown that radiation safety requirements for drinking water, fixed in the Rules and Regulations on radiation safety, do not ensure radiation safety of water objects used for the complex national economy needs. Application of the conservatism principle (choosing of the worst variant) for radiation safety ensuring is considered and proved. On the base of this principle the model is developed comparing the anthropocentric (sanitary--hygienic) with ecological (biota) principles for ensuring safety of water objects. It is proved, that the application of the Water Radiation Safety Rules currently in force, based on the norms of dose quotas, reserved for regulation of nuclear power plants and industry impact, ensures safety of the water ecological systems.
authors.forename: S V
authors.initials: SV
authors.lastname: Kazakov
mesh_terms: D005618:Fresh Water / Q000032:analysis*; D011834:Radiation Monitoring / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000592:standards*; D014878:Water Pollution, Radioactive / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014881:Water Supply / Q000592:standards*