Oak Ridge reactor deactivation shows continued progress
By The BriefBrief
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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