Pilgrim Shuts Down Salt Water System Due to Staff Concerns

Salt water system shut down at Pilgrim due to staff concerns

The salt water subsytem at Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station was declared inoperable Thursday when staff decided that in-rushing current might exceed thermal overload settngs during “degraded” voltage conditions, according to a report on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission website.

According to the report, there’s no impact on public health and safety. The NRC resident inspector was notified, as will the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency.