Have any U.S. ISR operations ever contaminated drinking water supplies?
No. No ISR recovery project in the U.S has ever contaminated water supplies. The water located in aquifer zones where uranium occurs is naturally rich in uranium and other minerals, and thus is not appropriate for nor used as a source of drinking water. The purpose of regulatory review and receipt of permits is to assure the public that operations will not negatively impact human health or the environment.
