Limerick Generating Station In Compliance

LIMERICK, PA -- The Limerick Generating Station is performing within compliance, according to the latest Nuclear Regulatory Commission performance review.

Limerick met all the safety and performance standards required by their overseeing body, the report showed.

Limerick's 1 and 2 reactors scored a 92 and a 100, respectively, on the "power scale," according to NRC.gov.

The findings ultimately showed that the reactor was not a danger to public health or safety.

Officials said in a letter that the success of the annual inspection indicates that the plant will continue to operate with the lowest level of oversight required.

There are 99 operating nuclear plants in the United States. Of that total, 85 were found to be in compliance. In Pennsylvania, Susquehanna's reactors required minor changes to come into compliance. They have already resolved their issues, officials said.

Limerick is owned by Exelon.

In response to critics, the generating station has previously said that the facility takes "extraordinary measures" to maintain the welfare of the community's health and water supply.