Officials Demand Holtec Abandon its Plan to Dump Radioactive Wastewater into the Hudson

by M.C. Millman

County Executives from Rockland, Westchester, Putnam, Orange, and Ulster Counties gathered in Peekskill on Monday to discuss Holtec's planned radioactive wastewater dump.

While Holtec initially expedited its plan to dump the wastewater, moving it to May, they decided to halt that plan as of last Thursday, reported by Rockland Daily here.

At the Monday meeting, officials said that more than the pause on the planned release of the wastewater was needed. According to Westchester Government, "County Executives are demanding that any planned dump of the toxic water be abandoned and that Holtec launch a transparent and thorough review, including hearing from local residents and officials, on how best to deal with contaminated wastewater at the plant."

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: "Holtec heard the clear call by all concerned parties to stop the plan to dump Indian Point wastewater into the majestic Hudson River – but this battle is far from over. We need a plan for this radioactive wastewater from Indian Point, and we need the plan to protect the health of the people who call the Hudson Valley home. We also a need good faith commitment from Holtec to have discussions about the plan in a transparent and forthcoming manner. Decisions need to be made considering the welfare of the residents and the environment – not just Holtec's bottom line."

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