The Energy Department constructed a factory at the Hanford nuclear site in Washington, to enclose the radioactive waste into stable glass. The construction started 12 years ago and is not yet completed.
The difficulties are attributed to conflicts between the contractors, the energy department and the technical staff, leading to delays and the budget’s increase. An impediment, for instance, is the leakage of nuclear waste that was detected in some tanks, contaminating the groundwater and probably the drinking water, afterwards. Additional government’s funding of the last three years didn’t solve the problems. Therefore, full-scale tests of mixing vessels were planned by the Department of Energy (DOE) and the lead contractors, according to DOE scientist Don Alexander. Further funding by DOE officials is under consideration due to the risk of extra delays.
Source: NBC News
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