All the ESLs are equipped with sophisticated nuclear instruments to detect extremely low-levels of radioactivity in the environmental matrices. These instruments include Gamma Spectrometers, Tritium counting units and whole body radioactivity counters. In addition to carrying out radioactivity measurements, the ESLs also carry out assessment of drinking water quality and sewage effluent monitoring as per the requirements of the pollution control board. To ensure the quality of data generated, the ESLs routinely participate in various quality assurance programmes conducted by international bodies such as International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Inter-comparison exercises for measurements pertaining to various instruments are also carried out at the national level. |
