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Record 1 1993-07-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Waste Management
  • Nuclear Waste Materials
CONT

Wastes containing significant concentrations of radioactivity now are stored in bunkers at Chalk River either at or near the surface. The bunkers are continually monitored to ensure that there is no leakage of radioactivity and that non one inadvertently ventures onto the site.

OBS

See also "near-surface disposal".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des déchets
  • Déchets nucléaires
CONT

Les déchets comprenant d'importantes concentrations de matières radioactives sont actuellement entreposés dans des casemates à Chalk River, en surface ou à faible profondeur. On surveille en permanence ces casemates de manière à déceler toute fuite de matières radioactives, et à s'assurer que personne ne s'aventure sur le site.

Spanish

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