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Major facilities for wastewater treatment by ionizing radiation (Borrely et al. 1998)
| Country | Radiation source | Energy (MeV) | Power (kW)/activity (kCi) | Purpose | Dose (kGy) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | EBA | 0.5 | 12.5 | TCE, PCE removal | 0.2–2.0 |
| Germany | 60Co | 1.25 | 135 | Disinfection of sludge | 2.0–3.0 |
EBA electron beam accelerator, TCE trichloroethylene, PCE perchloroethylene
