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Water leak shuts down nuclear reactor

Surry nuclear reactor shut down for water-leak repair By Cindy Clayton The Virginian-Pilot July 12, 2010 SURRY COUNTY One of two nuclear reactors at Dominion Virginia Power’s plant in Surry was shut down Sunday night after a water leak was discovered, the company said.Shortly before 9 p.m. a plant employee spotted a leak in a 96-inch pipe that carries James River water to a condenser that cools steam at the plant, said Jim Norvelle, director of media relations for Dominion……

Surry nuclear reactor shut down for water-leak repair | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

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