STORM DRAIN SYSTEM TESTED POSITIVE FOR
TRITIUM
"On 4/06/10, Salem management was
notified that samples taken from the
Salem Unit 2 north storm drain system
were positive for tritium. Two storm
drain catch basin sample results were
confirmed above 1 million pico Curies
per liter. The affected area of the
north storm drain system has been
isolated. Samples upstream of the river
outfall were less than the minimum
detectable level for tritium.
"NRC reporting criteria were reviewed
and, although no direct reportable
criteria were met, based on the public
sensitivity to tritium issues, it was
determined that a voluntary notification
to the NRC was prudent.
"Salem is taking action to mitigate,
locate, and remediate the source of the
tritium. In addition to isolating the
affected portion of the system, the
station has increased the sample
frequency for the storm drain system and
ground water wells in the affected
area.
"A voluntary notification has been made
to the appropriate State agency and the
NRC Resident Inspector." |