The Hanford site was instrumental in producing plutonium for the first nuclear bomb during World War II, but now faces a massive cleanup due to years of radioactive waste dumping. After the Cold War, it became a storage site for over 120 million gallons of high-level waste and 444 billion gallons of contaminated liquids, contributing to serious environmental hazards. Despite significant government expenditures on cleanup, mismanagement has led to public health issues in surrounding communities, with leaks threatening groundwater and the nearby Columbia River.
The Hanford site, a hub for World War II plutonium production, now represents a vast cleanup challenge, holding millions of gallons of radioactive waste.
The site has dumped 120 million gallons of high-level waste, and mismanagement has led to health issues among nearby residents, reflecting a troubled legacy.
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