Oak Ridge Mercury Cleanup: Opportunities Exist to Enhance Risk Management and Technology Development
September 12, 2024
September 12, 2024
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:
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Fast Facts
The Department of Energy said that about 700,000 pounds of mercury were released during nuclear weapons production at its site in Oak Ridge, TN. Mercury contamination is a health and environmental hazard.
DOE estimates that mercury cleanup at this site could cost at least $3.2 billion and take until . . .
Here are excerpts:
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Fast Facts
The Department of Energy said that about 700,000 pounds of mercury were released during nuclear weapons production at its site in Oak Ridge, TN. Mercury contamination is a health and environmental hazard.
DOE estimates that mercury cleanup at this site could cost at least $3.2 billion and take until . . .