Radioecological Assessment of Gardabani Area

Abstract

The aim of our research is to study the radiologically relevant areas of Georgia in terms of ecological pollution. This time the study area was the area adjacent to the Gardabani district power plant. Determination of radionuclide content in soils. The study was conducted at several points in the district. The criteria were the content of specific contaminants in the soil and their assessment of whether the concentration exceeded the maximum allowable norms. The monitoring revealed that the content of heavy metals in the soils is different. In the mentioned points of the Gardabani district, the soils are severely affected, which is reflected in the increase of heavy metals in the soils. As for radionuclides, radionuclide K40 and its high content were found in the analysis of the samples taken. In addition Cs137 is found; It is noteworthy that their content decreases with increasing depth. Based on the obtained digital material, we can say that the peak reaches Pb, but its content also decreases with increasing depth.