Gamma well-logging in the Old Burial Ground of the Savannah River Site

Abstract

Gamma well-logging measurements were conducted in an inactive, radioactive waste burial ground of the Savannah River Site to appraise whether any evidence existed for downward movement of radioactivity toward the water table. Similar measurements on the same wells were conducted earlier, providing a baseline from which to measure any changes in their radioactive plumes. In particular, the recent measurements sought to detect significant changes in depth location and radiation magnitude of the plumes, as well as the existence of any new plumes. By comparing measurements on a number of these wells, which were distributed on a grid pattern, it was anticipated that the general status of this section of the burial ground could be established.