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Article

9 Jul 2008

Author:
World Nuclear News

Uranium solution spill at Tricastin [France]

A spill at France's Tricastin site has led to uranium entering local rivers. Locals were initially advised not to use river water or to eat fish, but radiation protection authorities now say effects should be negligible. The incident occurred at about 11pm on 7 July at a decontamination facility operated by Areva subsidiary Socatri.