RADWAT Development of a Continuous, Intelligent, Autonomous, Real Time Monitoring and Alarming System for Radon Detection in Ground Water

The implementation of this project will have far reaching environmental implications for different region. At present no measures have been applied whatsoever 
to deal with the threat to water quality. The project can therefore be expected to provide a significant improvement on the current situation. The problem of 
water quality is present throughout the region, as a result of a combination of geological factors. There is a clear need to take immediate measures, to evaluate 
the scale of the problem, to establish monitoring in relevant sites, and to introduce measures which will lead to an improvement in water quality. It aids the 
implementation of the first European standardization water policy, which focuses on the maximum allowed quantities of radon authorized in drinking and environmental 
water. It is clear that there are some technical risks, but the partnership will take all the protections for a successful.      
A significant part of the project proposal is the development of a continuous real-time monitoring station which is able to detect with a high degree of accuracy 
even a very low radon concentration in water. The development of this station requires a structured approach by establishing the appropriate design parameters 
for prototype instrumentation, involving all participants in clearly defining operational requirements, engineering framework, consolidating research, 
prototype development and laboratory testing of all the key modules. The resulted engineering specification would allow rapid transfer of this technology 
into manufacture in addition to the determination of operational specifications, thus allowing a complete appraisal of the market potential. The target 
levels will be selected for the further remedial actions based on the relevant ecological conditions and human health to be protected. Again, suggestions 
will be made on feasible remedial actions to remove water contamination or to reduce the risks.