CARMEL – Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell says the recent news of a localized tritium level elevation found in groundwater monitoring wells at Indian Point has raised many questions concerning potential health impacts.
“I have spoken with representatives for the plant operator, Entergy, and they’ve been happy to address in depth, each and every question I posed,” said Odell in a statement released on Thursday. “They are cooperating with Federal and State agencies and are keeping local officials informed of developments.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is closely monitoring Entergy’s management of this event and has termed the trace tritium level “insignificant”.
“I appreciate Indian Point’s diligent response to this discovery and I also appreciate the honest, transparent and open manner in which they are dealing with it,” Odell said. “My staff and I will continue to closely monitor the progress of this investigation and any clean up or remediation needed to contain the leak. Again, I fully support the continued operation of this crucial source of electricity for our county, region, and state.”
