Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Radioactive Water Discharge from Indian Point Approved by Judge
A judge said it's okay for a company to release 45,000 gallons of slightly radioactive water into the Hudson River.
This water comes from an old nuclear power plant that's no longer running.
New York State had a law against this, but the judge said the federal government gets to decide.
The company says the water will be released slowly and is safe.
However, others suggest the water could be stored differently.
The plant provided drinking water to thousands of people, and past efforts made sure it was safe.
The company states that it will be a small fraction of the annual limit.
A judge approved Holtec's plan to discharge radioactive water into the Hudson River.
The ruling overturns New York's 'Save the Hudson' bill.
The Indian Point nuclear plant was decommissioned in 2021.
Holtec says it will release the 45,000 gallons slowly.
Some suggest storing the water instead of releasing it.
- Who
- Holtec International and New York State
- What
- A judge approved Holtec to release radioactive water into the Hudson River.
- When
- Last week (ruling), 2021 (plant shutdown), 2023 (Save the Hudson bill)
- Where
- Hudson River
- Why
- To decommission the Indian Point nuclear plant.
Environmental Groups
Holtec International
Water Release
Environmental Groups
Oppose releasing the water into the Hudson River, fearing environmental impact and potential harm to residents.
Holtec International
The release is safe, meets federal regulations, and is a standard practice in the industry.
- Location
- Hudson River, New York
- Substance
- Radioactive water
- Volume
- 45,000 gallons
- Facility
- Indian Point nuclear plant
- Company
- Holtec International
- Discharge Method
- Slow release
- Plant Status
- Defunct, decommissioned in 2021