en.Wedoany.com Reported - During its operation, the Flamanville Nuclear Power Plant in France releases small amounts of emissions, also known as effluents, into the atmosphere and the sea. These emissions are strictly regulated by the French Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Authority, and teams from Électricité de France (EDF) regularly conduct tests in the surrounding environment.

In addition to the monitoring equipment and sensors inside the nuclear power plant, multiple monitoring points and stations have been set up around the facility. These devices are primarily used to monitor substances released into the air, such as atmospheric dust, tritium, and total gamma radiation levels.

Within EDF, approximately 15 staff members are responsible for the environmental monitoring work at the Flamanville Nuclear Power Plant. Each year, about 20,000 samples are taken both inside and outside the plant to continuously track the status of the surrounding environment. Sampling locations include not only the plant area but also multiple points in the surrounding environment. Some of these samples come from farms, such as grass and milk samples, which are used to detect whether the plant's operation has an impact on the agricultural environment.

All collected samples are sent to laboratories for analysis. The relevant testing items cover different environmental media, including air, water, soil, and agricultural products, to ensure that emission levels comply with regulatory requirements. The test results are published monthly. Through these regular monitoring and information disclosures, relevant agencies can continuously assess the impact of the Flamanville Nuclear Power Plant's operation on the surrounding environment.

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