The gross alpha and beta radioactivity of water samples were measured using proportional gas counter. The result show that the gross alpha and beta radioactivity in water samples is higher than the maximum contaminant levels of 0.1 and 1.0 Bq/L set by World Health Organization (WHO). The range of the measured alpha activity was found to be between BDL to 9.547±0.37 Bq/L with mean of 6.18±0.30 Bq/L. Also the beta activity was measured between BDL to12.119±0.46 Bq/L with mean of 8.332±0.44 Bq/L. Due to the high results obtained from the gross alpha and beta measurement, therefore there is need for further screening for radioactivity from the water because continues drinking may pose serious health side effects to the public users.
