What are radionuclides?

Radionuclides are naturally occurring radioactive materials found underground - not related in any way to nuclear power plants or nuclear weapons.

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1. Is our water safe?
2. What are radionuclides?
3. How did the EPA come up with its 5 picoCuris per litre (pCi/L) limit for Combined Radium?
4. How do you resolve the radionuclide problem?
5. What efforts has the city made in the past to address radionuclides in the groundwater?
6. What are we doing about the radionuclides now?
7. When will we start construction?
8. Even if we reduce radionuclides now, is there a risk from radionuclides in the water pipes?