Radioactive effluents in Savannah River. Summary report for 1993-1994
During 1993-1994, low-level radiometric studies of the Savannah River continued to distinguish between effluent contributions from Plant Vogtle and the Savannah River Site. Measurements of these radioactive effluents are of mutual interest to both institutions, as they can address abnormal trends before they become health and legal concerns. The Environmental Technology Section (ETS) has conducted radiometric studies of Plant Vogtle since late 1986, prior to its startup. The plant has two 1100 MWe pressurized water reactors developed by Westinghouse, Unit 1 started commercial operations in June 1987, and Unit 2 began in May 1989. During powered operations, ETS has routinely detected neutron-activated isotopes in controlled releases but all activities have been orders of magnitude below the DOE guide values and EPA/CFR levels. In 1993-1994, Vogtle effluents continued to contribute low activities to the river. The Vogtle release data and the ETS measurements have tracked well over the past eight years.
- Research Organization:
- Westinghouse Savannah River Co., Aiken, SC (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC09-89SR18035
- OSTI ID:
- 574216
- Report Number(s):
- WSRC-TR--95-0128; ON: DE97054469
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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