On March 3, 2015,
PSEG [Public Service Enterprise Group] confirmed the presence of
tritium at a concentration of approximately [0.01] microCurie/ml in ice samples taken in a small area immediately adjacent to the north side of the Hope Creek Turbine Building. The
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Nuclear Engineering was notified at 1408 [EST] on March 4, 2015, in accordance with
NEI 07-07, Industry Ground Water Protection Initiative.
Samples were taken and analyzed in response to ice which was observed to be forming along the exterior of the north Turbine Building wall. Sample results show detectable tritium is confined within the site boundary and there is no impact to the health and safety of the employees or the public.
A catch containment was installed in the affected area. PSEG is continuing to evaluate this issue and develop corrective actions.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
The local Township will be notified.
