Environmental Monitoring of Nuclear Power Plants for Radiological Emissions

Wisconsin Stat. § 254.41 requires the Department of Health Services (DHS) to collect and test environmental samples for radiation emission in any area of the state within 20 miles of a nuclear power plant.

Environmental monitoring programs cover the following nuclear power plants

Location of Plants

The activities involved in monitoring the nuclear power plants consist of the collection of various types of environmental samples from the air, water, and terrestrial exposure pathways; analysis of the samples for radioactivity; and publication and public distribution of Environmental Monitoring Reports.

Environmental monitoring links

Contact Information

Radiation Protection Section
PO Box 2659
Madison, WI 53701-2659
608-267-4797

Radiological environmental monitoring program staff
Bob Busch
608-267-7320

Glossary

 
Last revised April 13, 2023