How did contaminants get there?

Technical Area 21

TA-21 in 2008 and in 2011
TA-21 in 2008... and in 2011

Technical Area 21 (TA-21), also known as DP Site was the site of chemical research for refining plutonium and plutonium metal production from 1945 to 1978.

Between 2008 and 2011, MDAs B, U, and V were excavated and removed.

  • 24 buildings were demolished in 2010 and 2011
  • MDAs A and T still remain for remediation as of 2012


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