• 자원환경지질
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• 제39권6호
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• pp.689-697
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• 2006

비소 오염이 심각한 것으로 알려진 울산광산과 인근지역의 수환경에 대한 비소 오염도와 종 분포 특성을 조사하였다. 채취한 광산 내 지하수 시료의 62%에서 우리나라 먹는물 수질 기준인 0.05 mg/l를 초과하는 비소 농도가 검출되었다. 비소는 모두 무기종으로, As(V)가 우세하고 일부 지점에서 As(III)이 검출되었다. 지하수 내 비소는 관측정을 통한 산화환원환경의 변화로 인해 새로운 평형으로 이동하는 과정 중으로 유추된다. 주변수계는 울산광산과 천곡약수가 비소의 주 오염원으로 파악되며, 지하수와 하천수 시료의 $30{\sim}33%$가 총 비소농도 0.05 mg/l를, $60{\sim}67%$ 시료가 0.01 mg/l를 초과하였다. 특히 천곡약수는 0.345 mg/l의 비소 농도를 보여 먹는물 수질기준의 7배에 달하는 오염도를 보인다. 지하수와 천곡약수에서 비소는 모두 As(V) 형태로 존재하였으나, 농도가 높은 일부 지점에서는 As(III)이 검출되었다. 한 지점에서는 DMA, AsB와 같은 유기비소가 소량 검출되어, 비소의 종 변이 또는 유기적 기작의 관련성을 제시한다.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.133-160
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• 1973

1. Introduction Community medicine with the concept of comprehensive medical care and an ideal medical care delivery system not only for an individual or family but for the whole community has emerged. In April 1970, the Presbyterian Medical Center started a hospital based community health service project in order to improve the health of the people in rural areas. Prior to commencing a comprehensive medical care system, a family survey was needed. The major objective of this survey was to obtain information concerning the people and their environment so as to be able to plan and implement a comprehensive medical care program in Soyang-Myun. 2. Survey Method An interview using a family record form was carried out for each household. This family record form was designed to get information about demography, family planning, environmental sanitation and vital statistics. Prior to beginning, the members of the survey team were trained in interviewing techniques for three days. The team consisted of a public health nurse, four nurse-aides, a sanitarian and four health extension workers who are working in our project, The survey was carried out during the period November 1971 to March 1972. 3. Project area 1) Population of Soyang-Myun was 11,668; male, 5,962 and female, 5,706. Sex ratio: 104.5. 2) Households : 1,858 3) Family size: The average household consisted of 6.3 persons. 4) Educational level of householder a. Illiterate 13% b. No schooling but able to read 10% c. Preschool children 19% d. Primary school 47% e. Middle school 7% f. High school 3% g. College or University 1% 5) Occupational distribution of householders a. Farmer 67% b. Laborer 13% c. Office worker 4% d. Merchant 4% e. Industrial worker 2% f. Unemployed 8% g. Miscellaneous 2% 6) Religious affiliation a. No religion 74% b. Buddhist 12% c. Protestant 10% d. Catholic 4% 4. Survey results Living Environment : a. Home ownership 95% b. Kinds of roofing Straw-thatched house 84% Tile-roofed house 10% Slate-roofed house 5% Other 1% c. Floor space Less than 6 pyong 10% 6-10 pyong 53% 11-15 pyong 24% 16-20 pyong 9% More than 20 pyong 4% d. Radio ownership 80% Environmental Sanitation : a. the source of drinking water public well 49% private well 30% drainage water 9% steam water 8% well pump 3% water distribution system 1% b. Distance between well and toilet more than 16meters 38% 6-10 meter 31% 11-15 meters 14% Less than 6 meters 17% c. The status of well management Bad 72% Fair 26% Good 2% d. General sanitary state of house Bad 37% Fair 51% Good 12% e. House drainage system had no house drainage. 77% Family Planning : a. 24% of the people have used contraceptives, but 12% ceased to use them. 76% have never used contraceptives. b. used methods 1oop 68% oral pill 16% vasectomy 4% condom 1% tubal ligation 1% two or more methods 10% Maternal Health : a. The number of conceptions of housewives under 50 years of age. 11 times 26% 6 times 11% 5 times 11% 4 times 9% b. The place of delivery own house 88% hospital 1% others 11% Treatment of general sickness : a. The place of treatment Soyang Health Center 31% Hospital (private or otherwise) 26% Pharmacy 14% Herb medicine 5% Private care 5% No treatment 12% Miscellaneous 7% b. Usual causes of diseases Unknown 46% Tuberculosis 29% Neuralgia 8% CVA 3% Bronchitis 3% Others 11%

• 생명과학회지
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• 제14권6호
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• pp.891-894
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• 2004

배급수관망에 사용되는 아연도강관과 탄소강관이, 수돗물속에서 생장시키는 생물막의 세균농도와 미생물군집의 양상을 비교하기 위하여 Biolog GN plate를 이용한 CLPP를 수행하였다. 세균농도는 $10^4\;-\;10^6\;CFU/cm^2$이었고, 탄소강관과 아연도강관에 따른 생물막의 세균농도는 유의한 차이가 없었다. 평균적인 발색양상은 비슷하였지만 개별적인 CLPP 양상은 재질과 시기에 따라 다른 것으로 나타나, 미생물군집의 양상이 시간과 재질에 따라 다른 것을 알 수 있었다.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.58-65
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• 2021

Background: The evaluation of skyshine distribution, release of airborne radioactive nuclides, and soil activation and groundwater migration were required for radiological assessment of the impact on the environment surrounding In-Flight (IF)-system facility of the RAON (Rare isotope Accelerator complex for ON-line experiment) accelerator complex. Materials and Methods: Monte Carlo simulation by MCNPX code was used for evaluation of skyshine and activation analysis for air and soil. The concentration model was applied in the estimation of the groundwater migration of radionuclides in soil. Results and Discussion: The skyshine dose rates at 1 km from the facility were evaluated as 1.62 × 10^-3 μSv·hr^-1. The annual releases of ³H and ¹⁴C were calculated as 9.62 × 10^-5 mg and 1.19 × 10^-1 mg, respectively. The concentrations of ³H and ²²Na in drinking water were estimated as 1.22 × 10^-1 Bq·cm^-3 and 8.25 × 10^-3 Bq·cm^-3, respectively. Conclusion: Radiological assessment of environmental impact on the IF-facility of RAON was performed through evaluation of skyshine dose distribution, evaluation of annual emission of long-lived radionuclides in the air and estimation of soil activation and groundwater migration of radionuclides. As a result, much lower exposure than the limit value for the public, 1 mSv·yr^-1, is expected during operation of the IF-facility.

• 지질공학
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.215-234
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• 2002

지하수댐은 대용량의 지하수를 효과적으로 확보할 수 있는 시설로서 저류수는 유역조건과 대수층조건, 상류부 오염원 분포와 수질에 따라 상수도용, 중수도용, 농업용 또는 공업용 등으로 다양하게 이용할 수 있으므로 적절한 지하수범 설치 방법은 용수부족을 해결할 수 있는 주요 기술의 하나이다. 지하수법을 활성화시키기 위해서는 대수층 위치 및 지층에 맞는 적절한 차수공법의 선택과 정밀한 물막이벽 시공, 대수층 구조·수문·물수지 등의 정확한 분석, 장기적인 지하수 이용계획과 저류역내 수질보전대책 수립, 수위·수질에 대한 장기 모니터링 실시로 지속적인 유지관리, 지속가능한 대용량 취수기술에 대한 조속한 연구, 지하수댐 개발로 인한 주변환경에 미치는 영향에 대한 철저한 분석 및 대책 수립 등이 필요하다. 그리고 해안지역 지하수법에서 발생하는 염수침입 현상을 방지하는 방안으로 물막이벽을 이중으로 설치하는 방법이 있다.

• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.946-953
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• 2002

Bisphenol A [2, 2 bis (4-hydoxyphenyl) propane; BPA] is a widely used endocrine disruptors and has estrogenic: activities. Although interests on biological effect of BPA are rising, evidences of its effect on immune system are lacking. We investigated that the effect of BPA on immune parameters to postulate the mechanism, and BPA interruptions between neuroendocrine and immune system. BPA was administrated to mice by p.o. (as a drinking water) dose on 0.015, 1.5 and 30 mg/ml for 4 weeks. The BPA treatment did not result in any change in body weight, spleen weight and distribution of lymphocyte subpopulation collected from spleen. BPA induced prolactin production in spleen, and exposure of SPA increased the activity of splenocyte proliferation in response to Con A (p<0.001). The production of a strong Th-1 type cytokine ($IFN-{\gamma}$) was induced while Th-2 type (IL-4) was suppressed by SPA treatment. These were consistent with RT-PCR results of transcription factor GATA-3 and IRF-1. These findings suggested that stimulation of prolactin production by estrogenic effects of SPA would affect cytokine profiles, and lead to imbalanced cellular immune response. In addition, we could speculate that prolactin and cytokine is important mediator involved in network between neuroendocrine and immune system by BPA.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제16권6호
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• pp.106-112
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• 2011

This study developed preliminary assessment methodology for priority listing of soil and groundwater contamination sources, considering source characteristics, local environments and risk receptors. Source characteristics were evaluated by scoring relative risk of contamination sources. Local environments were evaluated by scoring annual rainfall, hydraulic conductivity of aquifer, and annual groundwater use. Risk receptors were evaluated by scoring local population, direct distance to surface water, direct distance to drinking-water wells. Scores of each parameter were allocated by analysing distribution of parameter values obtained from government databases. Distributed scores of source characteristics local environments: risk receptors were 12 : 12 : 12. The preliminary assessment scored 0 to 36 for each soil and groundwater sources. Inventory of soil and groundwater sources consisted of 7 categories. This study applied the preliminary assessment methodology to Manan-Gu, Anyang City, Korea. The number of car repair and washing facility was the largest in the contamination source inventory. Petroleum storage facilities showed the highest assessment score. The preliminary assessment methodology also indicated that Anyang-Dong was the priority section among Anyang-Dong, Suksu-Dong, Bakdal-Dong. This study is the first trial for relative ranking soil and groundwater contamination sources by considering source and local characteristics. Therefore, further researches and revision of the preliminary assessment methodology need to be pursued for various applications.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.115-119
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• 2005

소독부산물에 대한 수질기준이 강화됨에 따라 외국은 물론 국내 정수장에서도 강화응집(Enhanced Coagulation), 대체소독제 사용과 오존/활성탄 등의 고도정수처리공정 등을 도입하여 운영중이거나 도입을 계획하고 있다. 국내에서는 1991년도 낙동강페놀오염사고 전후로 26개 정수장에 이산화염소 발생기가 설치되었으나 실공정에서 축적된 운영자료는 거의 없는 실정이다. 본 연구는 홍수기 특정시기에만 소독부산물이 높게 검출되는 A정수장에 이산화염소 발생기를 설치하여 1년간 운영자료를 토대로 수질개선효과 운영관리상의 문제점과 향후 기존 정수장에서 이산화염소 공정도입시 고려하여야 할 내용을 정리하였다. 이산화염소에 의하 소독부산물 저감효과는 전체공정에서 $30{\sim}40%$ 정도였으나, 2-MIB, Geosmin의 제거율은 10% 이내였다. 이산화염소 부산물이 클로라이트 클로레이트 발생량은 이산화염소 투입량의 $70{\sim}100%$ 정도였으며, 접촉시간이 경과되면서 클로레이트로 전환되는 양이 많아졌다. 또한 이산화염소와 염소를 병행사용할 경우 급배수관망에서 클로라이트와 유리잔류염소가 반응하여 이산화염소가 재생성되어 강한염소냄새(락스성) 민원이 발생될 수 있다.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제37권5호
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• pp.381-397
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• 2021

Off-flavor materials (geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol (2-MIB)) produced by microorganisms, such as, cyanobacteria and actinomycetes, cause freshwater use problems worldwide. Due to unpleasant taste and odor, these microorganisms have raised issues especially in drinking water resources. Recently, there has been increasing concern about 2-MIB and causal cyanobacteria, namely, Pseudanabaena, in Korea. However, material production and ecological dynamics remain largely unexplored. This study reviewed the distribution of Pseudanabaena, its species diversity, and the research trend of molecular ecology related to 2-MIB production in Korea. Based on published literature, we found that seven species of Pseudanabaena which include P. mucicola, P. limnetica, P. redekei, P. catenata, P. galeata, P. yagii, and P. cinerea appeared to occur in a variety of Korean water systems. All of these Pseudanabaena species were found in the North-Han River system (Lakes Soyang, Chuncheon, Uiam, and Paldang). Some of these species were also detected in other watersheds, but the precise species diversity was not identified. Species belonging to the Pseudanabaena genus are hard to classify through general microscopic alpha taxonomy, due to their very small cell size and similar morphological characters. Moreover, the potential of 2-MIB production cannot be detected by microscopic observation. Combining molecular ecological techniques, such as, environmental genomic materials (eDNA, eRNA) analyses to conventional methods could be useful to better understand the off-flavor material production and dynamics, thereby providing more efficient management strategies of freshwater systems.

• Environmental Analysis Health and Toxicology
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.189-201
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• 1999

Lead (Pb) is ubiquitous in the urban environment and is a well-known toxic element. It may cause adverse health effects on hematopoietic system, peripheral and central nervous systems, kidney functions, and others. In recent decades, lead concentration in blood has been widely used one of indicators for lead exposure and risk evaluation. In this study, we determined the blood-lead levels in general populations of Korea, and investigated the relationship among blood-lead levels, sociobehavioral factors, and lead concentrations in the contacted environments such as ambient air, drinking water, and foods. The study subjects consisted of volunteers who had lived in the residential or industrial area in Korea. Information about gender, age, living area, occupation, smoking, heat system, and dietary habits, etc was collected using a self-reported questionnaires. The lead concentrations of environments were collected by literature search to the study area. Participated subjects in industrial area were 726 and their blood-lead levels were 8.58 $\mu\textrm{g}$/dl for males and 6.26 $\mu\textrm{g}$/dl for female in average. The other subjects in residential area were 317 and their blood-lead levels were 4.58 $\mu\textrm{g}$/dl for males and 3.49 $\mu\textrm{g}$/dl for female in average. The distribution of blood-lead level in the industrial subjects was well fitted to the log -normal distribution and that in the residential subjects was well fitted to the normal distribution. Blood-lead levels in both area were affected by gender, smoking habit, age and residence duration except age in industrial area and residence duration in residential area. It was identified that 30% of blood-lead level was contributed from the inhalation of ambient air in the industrial area, and 8.4% of blood-lead level was from that in the residential area. from this study, it would be suggested for the health risk assessment and management of lead pollution concerns in urban, industrial and rural areas.