Even if we reduce radionuclides now, is there a risk from radionuclides in the water pipes?

Radionuclides can "drop out" of water when scale forms on the surface of pipes. Similar to concerns in the media regarding lead and copper exposure, one critical method to protect water quality is to ensure that the drinking water produced is "slightly scale forming" to always maintain a protective layer on the surface of the piping. This approach will prevent radionuclides from re-entering the drinking water until sufficient funds are available to replace water piping.

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1. Is our water safe?
2. What are radionuclides?
3. How did the EPA come up with its 5 picoCuris per litre (pCi/L) limit for Combined Radium?
4. How do you resolve the radionuclide problem?
5. What efforts has the city made in the past to address radionuclides in the groundwater?
6. What are we doing about the radionuclides now?
7. When will we start construction?
8. Even if we reduce radionuclides now, is there a risk from radionuclides in the water pipes?