Radiological contaminants leach into water from certain minerals and from mining.
The three major types of ionizing radiation are alpha particles, beta particles and gamma rays. This is called ionizing radiation because it displaces electrons, which creates ions. In an effort to become more stable, a radionuclide emits energy in the form of rays or high-speed particles. Radiological contamination of water is due to the presence of radionuclides, which are defined as atoms with unstable nuclei. 3rd party independent testing found that this utility exceeds health guidelines for this drinking water contaminant.
