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Investigations continue into radioactive leak from nuclear plant

Radioactive waste leaks at nuclear plant, Officials say no threat posed, but federal safety team continues to investigate, The State, South Carolina, By SAMMY FRETWELL , 12 July 11,

Federal nuclear safety inspectors are investigating a radioactive waste leak at SCE&G’s atomic power plant in Fairfield County.

An estimated 100 gallons of liquid waste spilled at the utility’s V.C. Summer plant, apparently from a pipe that leaked, according to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The discovery was made late last week.

State, federal and SCE&G officials say they have found no signs the material left the SCE&G nuclear plant or posed any threat to the public, but they are continuing to investigate….Read more: http://www.thestate.com/2011/07/12/1894714/radioactive-waste-leaks-at-nuclear.html#ixzz1RtIakhMk

 

July 12, 2011 - Posted by | safety

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