QUOTE(green_meklar @ Jan 8 2007, 08:03 AM)
You shouldn't even see it around nuclear power plants if they're designed properly.
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From construction, they did properly designed the nuclear plants but that was way back until nuclear weapons existed. The only thing that made radioactivity affecting the environment is that there are failures, aging, etc. So once they see radioactive on the water around the nuclear plant, it's because an accident happen and there are small chances to fix it up. This is from my oppinion, but I think nuclear power plants should be designed a lot safer in the future and of course, there will be a lot more.
EDIT: As for the fixing up part, they couldn't fix it so I think they just put a pump on the radioactive water or be risking things.