Hot house disposal site threats in Lansdowne report
The Daily Times reports a federal study warns of substantial radioactive contamination risk during disposal at the 105-107 E Stratford Ave radium factory site. Lack of federal funding delays the estimated $3 million project. Argonne researchers caution uncertainty remains about the contamination extent.
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Radiation harms genes. waste to disposal site urged
A three month study reports radiation damages genes and hidden contamination in walls. Officials aim to quantify the amount and plan to seal it in bins and containers for disposal, though wind direction during dismantling is unpredictable. The report outlines several pre
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High risk dismantling of radioactive home eyed for top pay
Workers would dismantle a radioactive property at 105 E Stratford Ave amid EPA health physicist oversight. Estimated costs total 1.493 million including health physics services and security, with labor shares for six carpenters, operators, a supervisor, decontamination crew, and flood lighting. Site safety measures include air filtration, water-wetting soil, and a contained hood system. The house, declared a health hazard in 1984 due to radium gamma radiation, awaits congress reauthorization of the Superfund before work can begin.
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Contamination Found in Stratford Ave Home Chimneys
A radiation risk report by national labs confirms 57 contaminated areas at 105 E Stratford Ave including the rear chimney and garage. The findings indicate contaminated materials may have been burned on site and will require removal to a nuclear waste facility during dismantling.
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