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Nuclear Power and the Threat to Drinking Water

In the United States, 49 million Americans receive their drinking water from surface sources located within 50 miles of an active nuclear power plant. In California, 2.3 million residents depend on drinking water sources within 50 miles of our two nuclear power plants. 

News Release | Safe Energy

Nuclear Power Plants Threaten Drinking Water for 2.3 Million Californians

The drinking water for 2.3 million people in California could be at risk of radioactive contamination from a leak or accident at a local nuclear power plant, says a new study released today by the California Public Interest Research Group Education Fund and Environment California Research and Policy Center. 

Report | CALPIRG Education Fund | Safe Energy

Too Close to Home

In the United States, 49 million Americans, including 2.3 million Californians, receive their drinking water from surface sources located within 50 miles of an active nuclear power plant —inside the boundary the Nuclear Regulatory Commission uses to assess risk to food and water supplies.

Issue | Safe Energy

Campaign for Safe Energy

It's time for America to responsibly phase out nuclear power.

News Release | CALPIRG | Safe Energy

Earthquake Near Virginia Nuclear Reactors Is a Reminder of the Risks in California

Today’s earthquake in Virginia, less than ten miles from two nuclear reactors, is a jolting reminder of exactly the type of unpredictable risk that threaten the safety and security of nuclear power plants here in California and across the country.

Earthquake Near Virginia Nuclear Reactors Is a Reminder of the Risks in California

Tuesday, August 23, 2011
By | Emily Rusch
State Director

Today’s earthquake in Virginia, less than ten miles from two nuclear reactors, is a jolting reminder of exactly the type of unpredictable risk that threaten the safety and security of nuclear power plants here in California and across the country.

News Release | CALPIRG | Safe Energy

CALPIRG Testimony at Legislative Hearing on Nuclear Safety

It will be months, if not years, before we are able to learn all of the lessons from the crisis at Japan’s nuclear power plant. But several lessons are already abundantly clear.  

News Release | CALPIRG | Safe Energy

Better Seismic Studies Needed at CA Nuclear Plants

Southern California Edison’s announcement that they will more thoroughly study seismic risks under the San Onofre nuclear power plant is long overdue. State officials have known that the site could experience larger and more frequent earthquakes than were anticipated when the plant was designed. Further study is necessary and prudent to fully understand the risks and prepare for the worst.

Report | CALPIRG Education Fund | Safe Energy

Unacceptable Risk

American nuclear power plants are not immune to the types of natural disasters, mechanical failures, human errors, and losses of critical electric power supplies that have characterized major nuclear accidents such as the one at Fukushima Daiichi power plant in Japan. 

News Release | CALPIRG | Safe Energy

Tragedy in Japan a Terrifying Reminder of the Risks of Nuclear Power

We are extremely concerned about the unfolding crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. Based on recent news coverage, significant releases of radioactivity have already occurred and more are possible. The impact that the radiation releases could have on the environment and human health could be catastrophic. The crisis in Japan is a sobering reminder that nuclear power is inherently dangerous.

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