Wash. State Ecology Dept.: First Transfer of Radioactive Capsules Complete at Hanford Site
January 23, 2026
January 23, 2026
OLYMPIA, Washington, Jan. 23 -- The Washington State Department of Ecology issued the following news release:
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First transfer of radioactive capsules complete at Hanford Site
Cesium and strontium capsules are being moved to safer dry storage
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The first batch of highly radioactive capsules has been successfully moved from underwater pools to safer, long-term dry storage at the Hanford Site.
This initial transfer m . . .
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First transfer of radioactive capsules complete at Hanford Site
Cesium and strontium capsules are being moved to safer dry storage
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The first batch of highly radioactive capsules has been successfully moved from underwater pools to safer, long-term dry storage at the Hanford Site.
This initial transfer m . . .