100,000 gallons of radioactive nuclear waste made safer in Eastern WA

[Marlin]

https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/hanford/article315798851.html

[News Wire]

The Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant has successfully vitrified 100,000 gallons of radioactive and hazardous waste into a stable glass form. This process addresses a portion of the 56 million gallons of waste currently stored in aging underground tanks. The milestone marks progress in long-term efforts to secure legacy waste and mitigate environmental risks to the Columbia River region.

"It represents our commitment to protecting the Columbia River and Tri-Cities community for future generations."

The Hanford vitrification plant hit a milestone over the weekend, turning 100,000 gallons of radioactive and hazardous chemical waste into a stable glass form for disposal.

The plant, named the Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant, starting treating some of the 56 million gallons of waste stored in leak-prone underground tanks in October.

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