Evaluation of environmental data relating to selected nuclear power plant sites. A synthesis and summary with recommendations

An analysis of the fuel data gathered during the monitoring programs at seven nuclear power plant sites show no significant ecological impacts. This conclusion is within the constraints of the quality of available data from these sites. Current monitoring programs are, however, not designed to meet the needs for statistical analysis and, consequently, the monitoring data are often ill-suited for modern statistical procedures. Recommendations are proposed for revising monitoring schemes so that more precise conclusions can be made from fewer field measurements