How safe was the disused Grafenrheinfeld nuclear power plant really?

How safe was the disused Grafenrheinfeld nuclear power plant really?

The Grafenrheinfeld nuclear power plant (KKG), which has been shut down for over nine years, is the focus of its 242 accidents during the 33 years. Experts and critics raise questions about security, especially with regard to the official surveillance by the Bavarian Ministry of Environment. The disorders are divided into different registration levels, with most incidents fell into the lowest category. Only three occurrences reached level 2, which is considered more serious disorder.

The operators of KKG, Eon, emphasized the high security standards, supported by regular security checks. Nevertheless, a tear caused a sensation in the primary cycle in 2010; This was only remedied at the annual revision, which was considered irresponsible by critics. While opposing citizens' initiatives have been playing an active role since commissioning in 1982 and performing their own measuring stations, the radiation issue remains controversial, especially due to the increased cancer rates found in the area.

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