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U.S. Nuclear Reactors

Reactor:
Edwin I. Hatch Unit 2
Location:

Baxley, Georgia
Local population:  22,397 (10-mile radius)

Type:

Boiling Water Reactor

Status:

Operating
Licensed to operate from 06/13/7806/13/38

Owner:

Southern Nuclear Operating Company

Safety Issues:

Elevated Spent Fuel Pool, Groundwater Leaks Reported, Heightened NRC Attention


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03/15/2005   UCS provided an illustrated explanation for the damage workers discovered in the safety components installed to guard against excessive pressure during an accident.  Download the pdf