Operational and radiological data on El Cabril

During the period between January 1st 1986 and December 31st 2008, El Cabril has received some 28,200 m3 of low and intermediate level radioactive wastes.

Disposal

As of the end of 2008, the level of occupation of the El Cabril low and intermediate level waste disposal facilities stood at 58.73% of their overall capacity.

The total volume of low and intermediate level wastes received amounted to 28,200 m3

• 84% from nuclear facilities.
• 7% from radioactive facilities (mainly hospitals).
• 9% from special interventions.

Throughout 2008 there have been 220 transport operations, with a total volume of low and intermediate level radioactive wastes amounting to 1,246.5 m3.

The specific facility for the disposal of very low level wastes initiated its operations during 2008. Of the shipments received, 13 contained wastes of this type (a total of 137 m3). The specific facility is at 0.37% of its capacity.

Radiological data

Since the operational start-up of El Cabril, no radiological influence resulting from the activities performed at the facility has been detected on the surrounding environment.

Samples of the water, air, soil, foodstuffs, fish, game and plant life are taken annually to monitor environmental radioactivity levels and keep the Nuclear Safety Council informed.

In 2008 numerous control points were set up and a total 800 samples were collected.