Technical Expertise (05910207)
In Argentina, like in many parts of the world, water is at risk of over-exploitation and contamination. To protect it, scientists are studying its most invisible details with the help of nuclear technology.
Scientists can determine the quantity and quality of water supplies. How? They use naturally occurring isotopes as tracers and study water's isotopic composition to find out where groundwater comes from, how it travels, if it is recent or old, its recharge rate and whether it is polluted.
The science behind this is called isotope hydrology and the IAEA supports countries through training, equipment and technical expertise.
Mendoza, Argentina, 11 October 2017
Photo Credit: Laura Gil Martínez / IAEA
Technical Expertise (05910207)
In Argentina, like in many parts of the world, water is at risk of over-exploitation and contamination. To protect it, scientists are studying its most invisible details with the help of nuclear technology.
Scientists can determine the quantity and quality of water supplies. How? They use naturally occurring isotopes as tracers and study water's isotopic composition to find out where groundwater comes from, how it travels, if it is recent or old, its recharge rate and whether it is polluted.
The science behind this is called isotope hydrology and the IAEA supports countries through training, equipment and technical expertise.
Mendoza, Argentina, 11 October 2017
Photo Credit: Laura Gil Martínez / IAEA