title: Radon Concentration in the Drinking Water of Aliabad Katoul, Iran.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  According to the world health organization, radon is a leading cause of cancer in various internal organs and should be regarded with concern.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this study is to evaluate the concentration of soluble radon in the drinking water of the city of Aliabad Katoul, Iran.
  
  
  METHODS
  The radon concentration was measured by using a radon meter, SARAD(TM) model RTM 1688-2, according to accepted standards of evaluation.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The mean radon concentration in the drinking water of Aliabad Katoul is 2.90 ± 0.57 Bq/L.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The radon concentration in Aliabad Katoul is below the limit for hazardous levels, but some precautions will make conditions even safer for the local populace.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Radiation Engineering, Borujerd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Borujerd, IR Iran.
authors.forename: Karim
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Adinehvand
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Radiation Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IR Iran.
authors.forename: Amin
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sahebnasagh
authors.affiliation: Department of Nuclear Engineering, Aliabad Katoul Branch, Islamic Azad University, Aliabad Katoul, IR Iran.
authors.forename: Mehdi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hashemi-Tilehnoee
keywords: Drinking Water; RTM 1688-2; Radon Concentration; Radon Meter