South Haven, Michigan
Local population: 34,103 (10-mile radius)
Type:
Pressurized Water Reactor
Status:
Operating
Licensed to operate from 02/21/71-03/24/31
Owner:
Entergy Nuclear Operations
Safety Issues:
Fire Protection Problems, Groundwater Leaks Reported, Heightened NRC Attention, Near Misses, Year Plus Outages
Related Links & Documents
07/16/2010 UCS summarized a recurring problem with reactor cooling water leaking past seals in the control rod drive mechanisms. For decades, workers have replaced leaking seals, installed new seal designs, and added better ventilation to protect the seals from damage caused by overheating, but continues to experience leak after leak. Download the pdf (446 kb)
09/18/2006 UCS documented the factors leading to the year-plus reactor outage that began in August 1973 in this case study for our Walking a Nuclear Tightrope report. See details | Download the pdf (1.5 kb)
