NRC Officials Address Inspections and Safety Concerns at Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth

Federal officials from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) addressed public concerns regarding inspections and safety risks at the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth. The NRC stated that one or two inspectors visit the plant quarterly and that staffing levels have been reduced significantly. Questions arose about drone threats and spent fuel storage, with officials noting that evaporation of radioactive water is permissible under regulations. The remaining water at the site has decreased to 797,652 gallons.

Published Mar 28, 2026

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) officials faced public inquiries in Plymouth regarding health and safety concerns at the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station. They confirmed that inspections occur quarterly, with staffing reduced by 500 since the Trump administration.

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Concerns about drone threats and radioactive fuel storage were raised, while officials stated that evaporation of radioactive water is allowed under regulations. The remaining volume of radioactive water has fallen to 797,652 gallons. No new storage options for spent fuel are currently available, and the NRC coordinates with national security agencies on terrorism threats.