The risk of radioactive leakage threatens water resources in the United States

The clean water supply to more than 11 million people is facing the risk of serious pollution due to the leak of radioactive substances at Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant in New York State of America.

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In a report released Jan. 31, the New York Environment Agency pointed out that it is a source of clean water for residents of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut states and areas within a radius of 80km. with the above power plant.

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The number of people who could be affected by the incident at Indian Point Power Plant is double that of any other power plant in other US locations.

The New York Environment Agency has called on the state government not to re-license its operation and encourage the use of environmentally friendly alternative renewable energy sources such as wind power and solar power. .

In the past, Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant had trouble leaking radioactive waste. Recently, one of the plant's reactors had to temporarily shut down to repair the cooling pump system.