The House of Representatives, April 8 - Government spokesman revealed results of radioactive cesium-137. measured at normal levels naturally uncontaminated raw water The government and related agencies continuously monitor and operate the contamination situation.
Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs Acting as a spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office revealed that General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Monitor the situation and operations in case of cesium-137 contamination. in a steel mill Prachinburi Province continually By knowing from the report of the level of gamma radiation in the air and the measurement of radiation levels in the environment that are at normal levels
A spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office said that due to the situation of radioactive cesium-137 contamination. in a steel mill Prachinburi Province The Office of Atoms for Peace (NESDB) continuously visits the area in carrying out its mission to build confidence in the safety of life for people in the area. by measuring the level of gamma radiation In the air in real time at the steel dust collector inside the steel mill. to measure the level of gamma radiation in the air It was found that the level of gamma radiation in the air in the aforementioned areas was at normal levels. The radiation level can be read in real time (real time) and can be reported daily via the NAO website (www.oap.go.th).
A spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office added that the NSA has also sent officials to the area to inspect. Between March 19-31, 2023, for the safety of people and the environment, found the following
1. Measurement of radiation levels in the environment around the smelting plant where the accident happened.
Radiation levels are measured using in-vehicle and portable radiometers. by measuring radiation levels in the area surrounding the smelter The measurement result showed that the radiation level was in the radiation level. according to the nature of Thailand
Also measure the radiation level in the residential area of the people around the smelter. Portable radiation meter and backpack type The measurement result showed that the radiation level was within the natural radiation level in Thailand.
Measured radioactivity of cesium-137 in the environment, including soil, surface water and dust in the community area around the smelter factory Measurement results found that radioactive-137 In the aforementioned samples, it was normal. that can be found in the nature of Thailand
2. Measurement of radioactive cesium-137 in raw water for tap water production in the area
Measured radioactivity of cesium-137 with a gamma spectrometer in raw water from four pumping stations of the Provincial Waterworks Authority, namely Nang Leng Water Production Station; Tha Tum Water Production Station Bang Boriboon water production station and Si Maha Phot water production station. The measurement results did not find caesium-137 in the raw water at all 4 points.
“The Prime Minister has urged relevant agencies to build public confidence. The government is ready to work continuously. Make sure people are safe in their lives. Please follow the information from reliable news sources and agencies, ”said Mr. Anucha.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency