JOURNAL ARTICLE

Annual effective dose and associated health risk estimation using gross alpha and Beta activity concentrations in bottled mineral water in Morocco.

  • Published In: Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 2025, v. 201, n. 5. P. 322 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Laassiri, M; Bouh, H Ait; Ziad, N; Naouli, J; Laissaoui, A 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on assessing the natural radioactivity and associated health risks in commercially bottled mineral water samples from Moroccan markets. Using Liquid Scintillation Counting based on ISO 11704:2018 and Moroccan standards, gross alpha and gross beta activity concentrations were measured in 13 mineral water brands, with results showing activity levels below World Health Organization (WHO) recommended limits. Physicochemical analyses indicated that the ionic composition and total dissolved solids (TDS) of the samples generally fall within acceptable drinking water standards. Calculations of annual effective radiation doses and lifetime cancer risks based on radionuclide ingestion confirmed that these bottled mineral waters are radiologically safe and pose no significant health risks to consumers.

Additional Information

  • Source:Radiation Protection Dosimetry. 2025/04, Vol. 201, Issue 5, p322
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Environmental Sciences
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:01448420
  • DOI:10.1093/rpd/ncaf019
  • Accession Number:184348019
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