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IMPACT OF THE RIVNE NPP ACTIVITY ON NATURAL AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE CONTROL AREA.
V A Prylypko1, M M Morozova1, I V Bondarenko1
1State Institution «National Research Center for radiation Medicine of the National Academy of medical Sciences of Ukraine», 53 Yuriia Illienka str., Kyiv, 04050, Ukraine.
Problemy Radiatsiinoi Medytsyny Ta Radiobiolohii
|December 17, 2019
Summary
Rivne Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) discharges show a downward trend in radionuclides, staying within safety limits. However, combined industrial and RNPP wastewater impacts the Styr River, necessitating further health studies on the local population.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Radiation Safety
- Public Health
Background:
- The Rivne Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) operates within a designated control area (CA).
- Assessing the environmental impact of nuclear facilities is crucial for radiation safety systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the environmental and radiation impact of RNPP activities on its control area from 2011-2017.
- To analyze monitoring data and public perception regarding RNPP's environmental influence.
Main Methods:
- Geographical and natural feature review of the RNPP site.
- Analysis of environmental and radiation monitoring data from RNPP and state institutions (2011-2017).
- Sociological survey of the CA population regarding perceived environmental impact.
Main Results:
- Radionuclide discharges to the Styr River decreased significantly (2.11% to 0.18%).
- Radionuclide concentrations remained well below permissible limits; atmospheric emissions were also minimal.
- Combined wastewater from municipal enterprises and RNPP increased biochemical oxygen demand and ammonium levels in the Styr River, exceeding fishery water standards.
Conclusions:
- RNPP's routine radionuclide emissions and discharges comply with safety standards.
- Combined industrial and RNPP wastewater is the primary source of chemical pollution in CA surface waters.
- Population anxiety regarding radiation contamination is linked to environmental perceptions, suggesting a need for health impact studies.
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