Reactors Contaminate Groundwater

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Reactors Contaminate Groundwater

March 24, 2006 | ISSUE 42•12

Two nuclear reactors, Indian Point near New York and the Braidwood facility near Chicago, have released radioactive tritium into the groundwater. What do you think?

Aren't scientists excited to discover new species? Well, here's their chance!

Holly Page
Systems Analyst
I think we're all thinking the same thing: How will the nuclear power companies cope with this setback?

Scott Duddy
Short-Order Cook
It's a lot of nothing. A leak was found at a facility in my area last year and my conjoined quadruplets turned out just fine.

Nate McConarty
Corrections Officer

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