WA nuclear site makes history. Radioactive waste plant launches

[Sewa]

Twenty-three years and 70 days after workers began pouring concrete to build the Hanford Waste Treatment Plant, the plant has turned radioactive and hazardous chemical waste into a stable glass form for disposal.

"This is a truly momentous achievement that is the result of decades of painstaking work between the federal government and Washington state," said Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., in a statement as glass production began.

It's the start of work to glassify, or vitrify, a good share of the 56 million gallons of radioactive waste held in underground tanks, many of them prone to leaking, and then permanently dispose of the waste.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/wa-nuclear-site-makes-history-radioactive-waste-plant-launches/ar-AA1OwTeo

This happened because of strong Democratic leadership over 30+ years

[LogDog75]

1. Interesting, but is the glass is still radioactive?

I can see the value of turning the radioactive waste into a glass that cannot contaminate ground water but seem the problem of disposing of or eliminating radioactive waste is still with us.

Still, it's a good step to take.

[Sewa]

2. The molten silica - nuclear waste material mixture is poured

into stainless steel canisters. Lids are welded on.