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U.S. Nuclear Reactors
Reactor:
Byron Unit 1
Location:

Rockford, Illinois
Local population:  36,110 (10-mile radius)

Type:

Pressurized Water Reactor

Status:

Operating
Licensed to operate from 02/14/85–10/31/24

Owner:

Exelon

Safety Issues:

Groundwater Leaks Reported, PWR Containment Sump
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10/25/2007   UCS explained the piping corrosion problems that forced both reactors to shut down on October 19, 2007.  Download the pdf (1.5 kb)