Where does Duane Arnold get the water used in plant operations?
Water used in the reactor and most other plant systems is piped in from the site’s own well water supply. We then purify the water at the plant to reduce mineral deposits that could otherwise reduce equipment efficiency, and we test the water quality routinely in the plant’s on-site laboratory. A separate supply of water that cools used steam for re-use comes from the Cedar River through pipes located beneath the plant. This water is monitored to ensure it meets all safety and environmental standards.
