Avila Beach, California Local population: 77,038 (10-mile radius)
Type:
Pressurized Water Reactor
Status:
Operating Licensed to operate from 11/02/84–09/22/21
Owner:
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Safety Issues:
Groundwater Leaks Reported, PWR Containment Sump
Related Links & Documents
02/14/2005 UCS raised several human performance problems apparent from events involving operator mistakes in controlling the reactor power level at Unit 1 in a letter to NRC Region IV. Download the pdf
