Radioactive leak at South Carolina nuke plant — Found July 7, repairs still underway

Published: July 13th, 2011 at 10:07 am ET
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Radioactive waste leaks at nuclear plant, The State, July 12, 2011:

Officials say no threat posed, but federal safety team continues to investigate

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. [...]

Officials Investigate Leak at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station, WTLX, July 12, 2011:

Employees of South Carolina Electric & Gas say they found the leak on July 7, contained it and isolated the problem. They say repairs are underway. [...]

Mary Nguyen Bright with the Department of Health and Environmental Control said the leak began in piping inside the facility and caused water to land on a concrete pad, posing no immediate concern. [...]

h/t Risabee

Published: July 13th, 2011 at 10:07 am ET
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