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Petten's High Flux Reactor (HFR) was shut down on Thursday morning following a leak. Contaminated radioactive cooling water was found in a crawl space
Immediately after the discovery of the leak, the reactor was safely shut down. The leak was then corrected.
According to the NRG operator, there is no danger to the environment. However, the neighborhood's groundwater will be subject to close monitoring in the near future.
"Limited Incident"
The Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Authority, which oversees the safety of nuclear facilities, says that additional safeguards for local residents are not necessary and speaks about the safety of nuclear facilities. a "limited incident"
"This does not change the fact that radioactively contaminated water sank and found in the ground," ANVS said in a reaction . "It's a relatively small amount and there is no consequence for humans or animals."
Research
The leak occurred during work on a pipeline in the building of the HFR pump. In this reactor, radioactive isotopes are used in hospitals, particularly for the fight against cancer.
Employees performing the work were checked for the presence of radioactive substances. No details have been found here.
We still do not know what caused the leak. NRG has opened an investigation. It also examines the amount of contaminated water that has passed.
Based on the investigation, the regulator determines the seriousness of the violation and the ANVS reviews the sanction measures taken. "The fact that this is not the first time that NRG causes damage to the environment will be taken into account," writes the ANVS.
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