Salem, New Jersey Local population: 71,595 (10-mile radius)
Type:
Boiling Water Reactor
Status:
Operating Licensed to operate from 07/25/86–04/11/26
Owner:
PSEG Nuclear
Safety Issues:
Elevated Spent Fuel Pool, Groundwater Leaks Reported
Related Links & Documents
06/08/2005 UCS explained an event where steam leaking from a cracked pipe weld caused the reactor to be shut down. Download the pdf
01/28/2005 UCS asked the NRC if recent management changes at the plant had conformed with changes made in 2004 to guard against retaliation against workers raising safety concerns. Download the pdf
01/08/2005 UCS updated its explanation of an October 2004 event where a steam pipe broke causing the reactor to be shut down. Download the pdf
10/13/2004 UCS explained an event where a steam pipe broke causing the reactor to be shut down. See additional info
02/02/2004 UCS commended the NRC for taking steps to address apparent safety culture problems at the Hope Creek and Salem nuclear plants. Download the pdf