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nuclear-energy1 year ago•1 min saved

"Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant Leaks Radioactive Water, Raising Contamination Risk"

Highly radioactive water leaked from a treatment machine at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, but no radiation escaped the facility, and no one was injured. The leak, caused by valves left open during maintenance work, resulted in 6 tons of radioactive water seeping into the soil. Despite concerns over Tepco's controversial wastewater discharge project, radiation levels around the plant and in the environment remain unaffected. This incident follows a previous accidental leak at a separate treatment facility, highlighting ongoing challenges in managing the aftermath of the 2011 disaster.

via NBC News|

#fukushima-daiichi #nuclear-energy #radiation-monitoring

environment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Second incident prompts shutdown of nuclear plant after radioactive water leak"

Xcel Energy will temporarily shut down its Monticello nuclear power plant in Minnesota to repair a recurring leak of radioactive water containing tritium, a mildly radioactive form of hydrogen. The leak is fully contained on-site and has not been detected beyond the facility or in any local drinking water. The incident comes after a previous leak of 400,000 gallons of radioactive water in November 2020, which was only made public in March 2021. Xcel Energy is seeking an operating license renewal for Monticello, which is set to expire in September 2030.

via CNBC|

#environment #minnesota #nuclear-power-plant

nuclear-power-plant2 years ago•3 min saved

Minnesota nuclear plant shuts down for repairs after second radioactive water leak.

Xcel Energy will shut down its Monticello nuclear plant in Minnesota earlier than planned due to another radioactive water leak. The company reported that hundreds of gallons of contaminated water, containing the radioactive isotope tritium, had leaked out since crews made temporary repairs. The plant will be powered down to make permanent repairs after 400,000 gallons of radioactive water leaked out beneath the facility late last year. The company insists the leak poses no risk to neighbors or the environment, and the shutdown isn't expected to impact electric service.

via CBS News|

#monticello #nuclear-power-plant #radioactive-water-leak

environment2 years ago•3 min saved

"US Nuclear Plant Leaks 400,000 Gallons of Radioactive Water Without Public Notice"

A leak of 400,000 gallons of radioactive water containing tritium from Xcel Energy’s Monticello nuclear power plant in Minnesota occurred in November 2020, but public officials only confirmed it publicly in March 2021. The leak came from a water pipe running between two buildings and has not been detected beyond the facility or in any local drinking water, according to the energy company. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the state of Minnesota were notified by Xcel Energy on the same day the presence of a leak was confirmed. The company said the water contains levels of tritium below NRC safety thresholds and poses no health and safety risk to the local community or the environment.

via The Independent|

#environment #minnesota #nuclear-power-plant

environment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Radioactive Water Leak at Minnesota Nuclear Plant Goes Unnoticed by Officials"

At least 400,000 gallons of radioactive water leaked from Xcel Energy’s Monticello nuclear power plant in Minnesota in November 2020, but officials only publicly revealed the spill on Thursday. The delay in announcing the leak to the public raised questions about public safety and transparency. However, industry experts said there was never a public health threat as the radioactive water never reached a threshold that would have required public notification. Tritium is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen that occurs naturally in the environment and is a common by-product of nuclear plant operations.

via New York Post |

#environment #environmental-pollution #nuclear-power-plant

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Radioactive Water Leak at Minnesota Nuclear Plant Under Control"

About 400,000 gallons of radioactive water leaked from a nuclear generating plant in Monticello, Minnesota, last fall, but the public was only informed this week. The leak was detected by routine groundwater monitoring systems and confirmed on Nov. 22, 2022. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are monitoring the cleanup at the plant, which is located along the Mississippi River, about 40 miles northwest of Minneapolis. The leaked water contains levels of tritium that are below Nuclear Regulatory Commission safety thresholds, and the company has been pumping, storing and processing the water for reuse.

via ABC News|

#cleanup #environment #minnesota

environment2 years ago•3 min saved

Xcel Energy addresses radioactive water leak at Monticello nuclear plant.

Xcel Energy's Monticello nuclear power plant in Minnesota leaked 400,000 gallons of radioactive water containing tritium last November, but the company said it poses no health or safety risk to the local community or environment. The leak was detected by routine groundwater monitoring systems and has not been detected in any local drinking water. Xcel Energy has been pumping groundwater, as well as storing and processing the contaminated water, which contains tritium levels below federal thresholds. The company has recovered about 25% of the spilled tritium so far and plans to install a permanent solution in spring 2023.

via USA TODAY|

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environment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Radioactive Water Leak at Minnesota Nuclear Plant Being Cleaned Up"

Officials are monitoring the clean-up of a leak of 400,000 gallons (1.5m litres) of radioactive water from a local nuclear power plant in Minnesota. The leak was first discovered in late November, but state officials did not notify the public until Thursday. The water contains tritium, a common by-product of nuclear plant operations. Roughly one-quarter of the spilled tritium has been recovered so far, and Xcel has said it may build above-ground storage tanks to store the contaminated water.

via BBC|

#clean-up #environment #minnesota

us2 years ago•3 min saved

Xcel Energy addresses radioactive water leak at Monticello nuclear plant.

Xcel Energy's Monticello nuclear power plant in Minnesota leaked 400,000 gallons of radioactive water containing tritium, which was first detected in November 2022. The company said there is no danger to the public, and state officials said the water remains contained on Xcel's property and poses no immediate public health risk. Xcel has recovered about 25% of the spilled tritium so far, and recovery efforts will continue. The Monticello plant is about 35 miles northwest of Minneapolis, upstream from the city on the Mississippi River.

via CBS News|

#minnesota-regulators #monticello-nuclear-power-plant #radioactive-water-leak

environment2 years ago•1 min saved

Radioactive Water Leak Contained and Cleaned Up at Monticello Nuclear Plant by Xcel Energy

Xcel Energy's Monticello nuclear power plant in Minnesota experienced a radioactive water leak in November 2020, with about 400,000 gallons of water containing tritium leaking from a water pipe. The leak has been stopped and has not contaminated drinking water sources or reached the Mississippi River. The company is monitoring the groundwater plume and considering options for disposal of the collected tritium. The cause of the leak is still under investigation.

via MPR News|

#environment #groundwater-contamination #monticello-nuclear-plant