Hanford Tank Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant
Under construction · Washington · Last reported Jan 2019
Source: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
The Hanford Tank Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant, also known as the Vit Plant, is designed to treat and immobilize high-level nuclear waste stored in tanks at the Hanford Site in Washington state. The facility aims to convert this waste into a stable form for long-term storage, addressing significant environmental and safety concerns.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Nuclear, Waste Processing and Treatment, Government
- Location
- Washington, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
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Description | The Hanford Tank Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant, also known as the Vit Plant, is designed to treat and immobilize high-level nuclear waste stored in tanks at the Hanford Site in Washington state. The facility aims to convert this waste into a stable form for long-term storage, addressing significant environmental and safety concerns. |
Original sector | Nuclear Waste Management |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Washington |
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Source | Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Waste Processing and Treatment, Government |
Article published date | 2025-03-20 |
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