由于处理含镭废物的长期不确定性，对于努力遵守1976年颁布的联邦镭标准的水务公司来说，安装处理技术以去除饮用水中的镭同位素是一个有问题的选择。威斯康星州和伊利诺伊州已经调查并制定了处理此类废物的指南。作者概述了这一可用的指导，并说明需要联邦和州监管当局更密切地考虑处置选项和关注，以确保更有序地执行饮用水标准的放射性核素。包括12个参考资料、表格和照片。

Installing treatment technology to remove radium isotopes from drinking water is a problematic option for water utilities endeavoring to comply with federal radium standards promulgated in 1976 because of the long-term uncertainties of disposing of wastes containing radium. Wisconsin and Illinois have investigated and prepared guidelines for the disposal of such wastes. The author outlines this available guidance and describes the need for federal and state regulatory authorities to more closely consider disposal options and concerns to ensure more orderly enforcement of the drinking water standard for radionuclides. Includes 12 references, tables, photos.