Event Brief
Oak Ridge reactor deactivation shows continued progress
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: Oak Ridge crews report hauling 160+ waste containers and removing contaminated equipment and shielding as deactivation advances.
WHO: Oak Ridge officials and deactivation crews
WHAT: Progress update on deactivation of the Oak Ridge Research Reactor, including removal of waste containers, contaminated piping, gloveboxes, and lead shielding
WHEN: Aug 19, 2026 at 10:36 AM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: The deactivation work is progressing as part of the reactor’s planned shutdown and cleanup process.
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