HANFORD RADIOACTIVE LEAKS MAY BE AROUND 1000 GALLONS A YEAR

NO SOLUTION YET

 

Hanford radioactive waste tanks may be leaking about 1000 gallons a year. The key word here is "may".  Just a few days ago Hanford (Washington State) experts had to correct their estimate of ONE leaking tank to SIX - which gives us an idea of their level of attention, or most likely, their possible reluctance to disclose the whole truth at once.

 

Washington Governor Jay Inslee was careful to characterize the 1000 gallons as a "rough estimate," perhaps by releasing the figures gradually in preparation for the shock of the actual amount.  Stay tuned.

 

The governor's estimate is for one year. How much has it leaked over the years? How far has it reached? 

 

He also admitted that there is no technology available to plug the leaks.  Authorities and the public have allowed a large number of "clean-energy" nuclear power plants to be constructed all over the country, not knowing the details of how to SAFELY dispose of the waste, and if there were "accidents" and leakage of that waste, how they would deal with them, if at all. 

 

It is likely that the leaking radioactive contamination could make its way to the mighty Columbia River, which would affect the drinking water and environment in a much larger area.

Read more  http://enenews.com/governor-nuclear-waste-is-leaking-an-estimated-1000-gallons-a-year-no-available-technology-to-plug-the-leaks-at-Hanford

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