Radioactive Waste Cleanup Progresses at Niagara Falls Storage Site
What happened
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported that Phase I balance of plant remediation is largely complete at the Niagara Falls Storage Site in Niagara County. Over 1,600 truckloads of soil, totaling more than 26,000 cubic yards, were excavated and shipped offsite, covering 101 of 102 targeted areas. The waste included technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive material and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
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Why it matters
This work is a precursor to the complete removal of high-level radioactive waste from the 10-acre interim waste containment structure. The Army Corps envisions the site cleanup continuing into the mid-2030s.
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Who's involved
- Niagara CountyThe county where the Niagara Falls Storage Site is located.
- Niagara FallsThe city where the major storage site is located.
- Environmental Protection AgencyFederal environmental agency conducting studies in the region.
- New York State Department of Environmental ConservationState environmental regulator overseeing contamination issues in the county.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Niagara CountySpeculative
The county might face increased costs related to environmental liability at the site.
- Niagara FallsSpeculative
The city might see changes in local demand or industry costs due to the ongoing environmental liability.
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The entities involved
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Niagara County
county in New York, United States
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Niagara Falls
city in New York, United States
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- The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation manages the Niagara Falls natural wonder site.
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- Main Street is located within the city of Niagara Falls.
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