在水处理过程中，从源水中去除的放射性核素会集中在残余液体和污泥中。概述了美国环境保护局（US Environmental Protection Agency）指南草案中建议的含放射性液体废物处置方案。选项包括直接排放到地表水或卫生下水道和深井注入。联邦、州和地方法规可能适用于寻求处理含有放射性核素的残留物的公用事业公司。确定待处置废物的特征将确定必须满足的处置要求。包括11个参考文献、表格、图表。

Radionuclides removed from source waters during water treatment become concentrated in residual liquids and sludges. Disposal options suggested in the US Environmental Protection Agency draft guiance for liquid wastes that contain radioactivity are summarized. Options include direct discharge to surface waters or sanitary sewers and deep well injection. Federal, State, and local rules may apply to utilities seeking to dispose of residuals that contain radionuclides. Characterizing the wastes to be disposed of will define the disposal requirements that must be met. Includes 11 references, table, figures.