Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) is
reducing the risk to the environment posed by Hanford’s 56 million gallons of highly radioactive and chemical waste stored in 177 underground tanks.
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The ETF is one of several Hanford facilities being upgraded to support the Direct-Feed Low-Activity Waste (DFLAW) Program for treating tank waste by immobilizing it in a glass form. When fully operational, Hanford’s Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant will be the primary generator of liquid waste to be treated by the ETF.
Hanford Effluent Treatment Facility Puts Upgrades to the Test
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After another year of extensive equipment upgrades, EM Office of River Protection (ORP) tank operations contractor Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) is conducting its FY22 processing campaign at the Hanford Site’s Effluent Treatment Facility.
Our crews are making concrete progress on construction of a new laboratory office building on the Hanford Site.![]()
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With the help of subcontractor Fowler General Construction, we recently poured concrete foundation walls for a new facility to support expanded 222-S Laboratory operations. Workers also began measures to control moisture and install exterior insulation. Next, workers will do some backfilling and continue building forms for additional foundation walls. ![]()
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WRPS and Fowler are building the facility to allow the 222-S Laboratory to accommodate increased demand for laboratory operations in support of the Direct-Feed Low-Activity Waste Program.
Today, and every day, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ![]()
#MLKDayA favorite photo of my parents. What a genuine, joyful smile. And I wanted to share it with you on Daddy’s 93rd birthday. #MLK #MLKDay #CorettaScottKing