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Hurricane Helene Floods Closed Duke Nuclear Plant in Florida

Ari Natter, Bloomberg News, 30 Sept 24

• Plant closed since 2013 soaked by 12-foot storm surge
• Wastewater overflowing, but major leakage seen as unlikely

Floodwaters from Hurricane Helene have swamped a retired Duke Energy Corp. nuclear power plant, according to a filing with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, though an escape of contaminated fuel appears unlikely.

The Crystal River plant, which has been shuttered since 2013, experienced a storm surge of as much as 12 feet, according to the filing, which was posted online.

“The whole site was flooded, including buildings, sumps, and lift stations. Industrial Wastewater Pond #5 was observed overflowing to the ground due to the surge,” according to the report, which was filed Friday, the day after Helene roared … ………. (Subscribers only)

 https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/hurricane-helene-floods-closed-duke-nuclear-plant-in-florida-1

October 2, 2024 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Uncategorized