Beryllium

• BWXT Peterborough beryllium emissions pose no health risk: nuclear commission

  In the summer of 2023, air quality samples were conducted in the schoolyard of nearby Prince of Wales Public School and at two sites adjacent to the BWXT facility.

  Environment

  Jan 11, 2024
  
• Areas near BWXT Peterborough remain ‘protected’: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission study

  The results of the Independent Environmental Monitoring Program showed levels of uranium and beryllium in samples were "below available guidelines."

  Environment

  Apr 5, 2022
  
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• Uranium, beryllium soil samples near BWXT Peterborough show ‘no risk’: independent study

  Soil samples were collected from parks and schools around the city, along with samples in the village of Omemee.

  Environment

  Nov 23, 2021
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• BWXT Peterborough to conduct soil sampling for beryllium, uranium

  The annual soil sampling is a requirement as part of the company's licence renewal approval it received in December 2020 from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.

  Environment

  Aug 13, 2021
• Soil resampling of properties near Peterborough BWXT facility begins July 20

  The soil resampling was order as part of BWXT Nuclear's application for a 10-year licence renewal for its Peterborough and Toronto facilities.

  Health

  Jul 17, 2020
• Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission orders soil resampling near BWXT Peterborough facility

  A key area of focus for the resamples will be at nearby Prince of Wales Public School, the commission said.

  Health

  Apr 6, 2020