What is “historic” low-level radioactive waste?
(Back to top) Historic low-level radioactive waste is low-level waste that was managed in a manner no longer considered acceptable, but for which the original producer cannot reasonably be held responsible or no longer exists. The historic waste mostly consists of process residues and contaminated materials mixed with soil. Most of this waste dates back to the 1930s when radium was refined for medical and industrial applications in Port Hope, Ontario. Most of the waste is now safely stored at interim storage facilities located at or near the waste sites. For more information click here.
(Back to top) Historic low-level radioactive waste is low-level waste that was managed in a manner no longer considered acceptable, but for which the original producer cannot reasonably be held responsible or no longer exists. The historic waste mostly consists of process residues and contaminated materials mixed with soil. Most of this waste dates back to the 1930s when radium was refined for medical and industrial applications in Port Hope, Ontario. Most of the waste is now safely stored at interim storage facilities located at or near the waste sites. For more information “click here”. • Where are radioactive wastes located in Canada and how much is there? (Back to top) In 2003, 250 m3 of nuclear fuel waste, 7,300 m3 low-level radioactive waste, and 0.6 million tonnes of uranium mine and mill tailings were produced in Canada. Cumulative inventory until 2003, showed 6,800 m3 nuclear fuel waste, 2.29 million m3 low-level radioactive waste, and 213 million tones uranium mine and mill t
