Environmental and health risk assessment of radon in Capodifiume Lake: Investigating elevated radon levels in a karst aquifer system

Key Points

• Elevated radon levels pose significant health risks to communities nearby.
• Radon concentrations measured reached as high as 185 Bq/m3 in specific areas.
• Assessment utilizing geological and health risk evaluation methods reveals concerning data.
• Highlighting the need for further investigations into radon exposure and mitigation strategies.