Programs of radiation protection are implemented with the aim of assessment of doses to Lithuanian population, evaluation of possible impact of radiation, identification of measures needed for optimized radiation protection. The Radiation Protection Centre implements programs of different size, complexity and duration.
Recently programs with the aim of assessment of doses to members of public due to foodstuff, drinking water, natural radioactivity, internal and external doses to radiation workers, doses to patients are performed.
Radiological monitoring of foodstuff and drinking water is performed according to the Commission Recommendation 2000/473/EURATOM of 8 June 2000 on the application of Article 36 of the Euratom Treaty concerning the monitoring of the levels of radioactivity in the environment for the purpose of assessing the exposure of the population as a whole. The Radiation Protection Centre performs radiological monitoring of mixed diet, milk and water. Monitoring of mixed diet is done with the aim of determination of concentrations of artificial radionuclides such as Cs137 and Sr90. Concentrations of natural radionuclides are also recorded. Samples of meat, fish, vegetables and cereals are analyzed. Cooked food is also sampled for measurements. Concentrations of natural and artificial alpha and beta radionuclides and tritium are investigated in drinking water. Water both from individual wells and central water supply systems is analyzed.
The data of monitoring are presented to all the interested institutions and society. They are also supplied to the data basis of EC.
Last update: 17 April 2012
