Re: [tlug] Measuring radioactivity at TEPCO Fukushima plant

[Darren Cook <darren@example.com>]

I noticed reports of radioactivity detected in Tokyo water [1], though
still within safe limits apparently. Are any of the independent geiger
counters measuring water?

Am I correct in thinking there is nothing we can do except wait (if
iodine then the half-life is 8 days, but that means nothing without
knowing how high the concentration is). I guess boiling doesn't help. Do
water filters remove iodine, and if so would that be enough?

Sounds like I need my own geigercounter for peace of mind in the next
month or two :-(.

Darren


[1]:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110319/ap_on_bi_ge/as_japan_earthquake_water