Environmental Ionizing Radiation Survey of Quarry Sites in Ilorin Industrial Area, Nigeria

Abstract

An environmental ionizing radiation survey around quarry sites in Ilorin was carried out using three Radalert Nuclear Radiation Monitors and Global  Positioning System (GPS) in order to assess and provide up to date  information on radiation levels in the environment. Measured mean radiation levels ranged from 1.11±0.05 to 1.72±0.03 mSv/yr with an average of  1.49±0.04 mSv/yr in the study area. The radiation levels have surpassed the standard level of 1 mSv/yr by 50%, but fall below the global average of 2.4 mSv/yr for the general public and 20 mSv/yr for occupational environment.

Keywords: Radiation, Environment, Industry, Health, Nigeria