Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (Vit Plant)
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Source: Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
The Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant, also known as the vitrification or vit plant, is a critical facility designed to treat and turn radioactive and toxic waste stored in underground tanks into glass. The project is part of the Direct-Feed Low-Activity Waste (DFLAW) program aimed at safely disposing of nuclear waste at the Hanford site.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Nuclear, Government
- Location
- Richland, Washington, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
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Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant, also known as the vitrification or vit plant, is a critical facility designed to treat and turn radioactive and toxic waste stored in underground tanks into glass. The project is part of the Direct-Feed Low-Activity Waste (DFLAW) program aimed at safely disposing of nuclear waste at the Hanford site. |
Original sector | Environmental Management |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Washington |
City | Richland |
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Source | Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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