Perpustakaan Digital ITB

Radon is a natural radioactive gas, which is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. Radon rises to the earth’s surface through a natural decaying process of uranium found in all environments. Exposure to radon has an effect on health. The research approach is qualitative and supported by a certified air and water test sampling method. The population is the community located in an area exposed to radon radiation with low, normal, or high categories. The research result corroborates that the water coming from springs and wells remains safe for use, as it remains below the standard of the radon contamination level for drinking water. The radon concentration in the spring is higher than in the well because the soil’s geological structure is limestone rock. The air conditions inside and outside the room remain safe for the people because it is below the standard of radon contamination level. Lime dust is detected as a limestone mining impact, which is prone to noise and landslides. Moreover, the community’s poor health behavior could affect their health. In conclusion, the studied area is categorized as low radon exposure. However, if community health behavior remains poor, radon radiation exposure will affect the community’s health.