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Decontamination Efforts Gallery

Removing contamination from a former cell door. One worker uses a standard grinding tool to remove contamination from a former cell door. The second worker holds a HEPA air filtration hose in place next to the grinder to reduce levels of airborne contamination in the tent.
Removing contaminated ductwork. Two workers remove contaminated ductwork from the building.
Cutting ductwork to remove contaminated areas.
 Reasonable attempts are made to remove contamination from most items in an effort to reduce the amount of radioactive waste that needs disposing. In this picture, ductwork is cut to remove areas of contamination.
Performing radiation surveys to find contaminated items. Radiation surveys are performed on all items to determine if items are contaminated.
Side view of former reactor pool. Side view of the former reactor pool that was later used to house a large cobalt-60 irradiator. The cobalt was removed in cooperation with the EPA in September 2003 after it became abandoned when the tenant filed for bankruptcy in December 2002.
Draining the reactor pool. The former reactor pool being drained. The empty pool will require a radiological survey to determine if any contamination is present.
Former offices and locker room space. Former offices and locker rooms that have been removed. Many areas required demolition to verify that all contamination has been removed.

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