ENS 46926
ENS Event | |
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16:02 Jun 5, 2011 | |
| Title | Offsite Notification of a Sewage Spill Into a Storm Drain |
| Event Description | On June 5, 2011 at 1202 [EDT] the Hope Creek Shift Manager was notified of a sewage spill at the site sewage treatment plain. Approximately 1000 gallons of intimated sewage entered a nearby storm drain. The onsite Fire Department responded to the scene to contain the spill. Offsite support from a local sanitary waste disposal vendor was requested who responded to the site to assist in the cleanup.
A 15 minute notification to the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection was required and completed on June 5, 2011 at 1214 [EDT]. At 1320 [EDT] the sewage input into the storm drain was terminated. Site personnel continue with the cleanup, with support from the vendor. The spill had no effect on plant operations and the unit remains at 100% power. The station has initiated as investigation to determine the cause of the sewage spill, and initiate immediate corrective actions. No personnel injuries resulted from the event The NRC resident inspector has been notified. Lower Alloways Creek Township has been notified.
Hope Creek has determined that the spill reported to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection on 6/5/11 at 1214 [EDT] was not reportable. The spill was considerably smaller than originally believed, and it did not enter the river. Cleanup and pump out of sewage that entered the storm drains is complete. Additionally the sewage that spilled to the ground is also being cleaned up. [The licensee's] site environmental personnel will follow up with NJDEP Southern Enforcement personnel tomorrow morning. To confirm, this spill is not reportable. The licensee states that the spill is now estimated at approximately 25 gallons. The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified. R1DO (Conte) notified. |
| Where | |
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Hope Creek  New Jersey (NRC Region 1) | |
| Reporting | |
| 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), Notification to Government Agency or News Release | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+-0.27 h-0.0113 days <br />-0.00161 weeks <br />-3.69846e-4 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Kenneth Breslin 15:46 Jun 5, 2011 |
| NRC Officer: | Bill Huffman |
| Last Updated: | Jun 5, 2011 |
| 46926 - NRC Website | |
Unit 1 | |
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| Reactor critical | Critical |
| Scram | No |
| Before | Power Operation (100 %) |
| After | Power Operation (100 %) |
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