Crime & Safety

Low-Level Emergency Declared at Waterford Power Station

The problem was traced to a relief valve.

According to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. and the problem was traced to a relief valve on the shutdown cooling system. The system has been isolated and will be repaired once the leak is stopped and a plan is developed.

No injuries or release of radioactivity have been reported, according to NBC.

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