Washington River Protection Solutions

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What We Are Doing

Complex Challenge

Washington River Protection Solutions is reducing the risk posed by 53 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste stored in underground tanks near the center of the 586 square-mile Hanford Site.  This includes moving waste out of aging single-shell tanks into newer and safer double-shell tanks.

Cleaning up the Hanford tank farms is the largest and most complex environmental restoration project within the Department of Energy complex.  Challenges include the application of new and innovative technologies and fortifying an already strong safety culture as we maintain our commitment to perform high-hazard work safely and effectively. 

We are working on a number of fronts to reduce the risk from Hanford’s tank waste.  For examples, check out the links to the left.