NB Power is being accused of grossly underestimating the risk posed to the Point Lepreau nuclear power plant by an earthquake.
The charge being made by Chris Rouse of the Conservation Council’s Action Group who is using the preliminary results of NB Power’s own study released recently to make the case.
Rouse says a new seismic study shows a severe nuclear accident occurring at Point Lepreau is 40 times more likely than previously said and the chance of a severe accident happening with a large release of radiation is four times more likely than believed at the time of licensing. He goes so far as to say the Lepreau reactor is one of the most dangerous in North America.
Rouse warns the next significant earthquake in New Brunswick is expected to be centred in Passamaquoddy Bay with Lepreau nearby.
Concerns Over Risk Of Severe Nuclear Accident Happening At Lepreau
