Case Study: Duke Energy strengthens nuclear groundwater protection with ERM site conceptual modeling

Duke Energy installs 11 monitoring wells with ERM for nuclear groundwater risk assessment

Duke Energy faced a challenge at its H.B. Robinson Nuclear Plant, where detecting tritium in groundwater posed reputational and operational risks. The plant needed to identify gaps and risks against its commitments under industry guideline NEI 07-07. Environmental Resources Management (ERM) was engaged to address this.

ERM developed a comprehensive Site Conceptual Model, incorporating data from multiple sources and creating clear graphics and an interactive ArcGIS site for the plant staff. They also installed 11 new monitoring wells for early leak detection. The impact was clear when ERM's model was well-received by an NRC inspector following a reported leak, and their findings effectively informed plant management's groundwater protection program.

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