Radiation Sources in a House
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The following fact sheets explain where you may encounter radiation in a house. Some of these things will be found in other places you visit in your day-to-day life.
- Americium in Ionization Smoke Detectors
- Non-Ionizing Radiation Used in Microwave Ovens
- Natural Radionuclides in Private Wells
- Natural Radionuclides in Public Drinking Water
- Radon in Homes, Schools and Buildings