Radioactivity from a Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing Plant Found in Natural Waters

Doreen F. Ruppert Lake Erie Environmental Studies and Department of Chemistry, State University College, Fredonia, New York, 14063, U.S.A.

George W. Pilgrim Lake Erie Environmental Studies and Department of Chemistry, State University College, Fredonia, New York, 14063, U.S.A.

Philip K. Hopke Lake Erie Environmental Studies and Department of Chemistry, State University College, Fredonia, New York, 14063, U.S.A.

Abstract

Levels of tritium resulting from a commercial nuclear fuel reprocessing plant were determined to be present in Cattaraugus Creek, a stream in western New York State. The tritium levels ranged from zero to 201.4 pCi/ml in Cattaraugus Creek and up to 3889.8 pCi/ml in Buttermilk Creek, a tributary stream into which the plant effluent runs. Other radioactive species were observed in Buttermilk Creek.

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