Fish are attracted to the warm water released by nuclear powerplants. This means an abundance of fish. I am wondering if it is safe to catch fish in warm water released by nuclear powerplants and then eat them.
2007-07-05 04:27:58 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
By your other explanation, yes. That water is used to cool heat exchangers and contains no radiation - just like the cooling water released by coal fired power plants. I wouldn't eat fish from it daily, but I don't see any problem eating it intermittently. Check with the local DNR. Fishing in these cooling ponds is great fun, as the fish have a year-long growing season and grow larger much more quickly.
2007-07-05 04:33:10 · answer #1 · answered by WeatherNerd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure details of this depend on what sort of reactor this is, but there's three types of water in most reactors (pressurized water reactors): that which directly interacts with the fuel rods, that which drives the turbines, and that which cools the whole system. The first, the primary coolant, is definitely radioactive. This is used to heat the secondary coolant, but doesn't mix directly with it, so the secondary coolant is not very radioactive. This drives a turbine, and is then cooled and recirculated. The secondary coolant is cooled by river water or some such (but also does not mix with the river water, providing another layer of insulation), which is then released and is safe unless there is some sort of accident and the primary coolant leaks.
That is to say: the water you are fishing in is the recirculated river water, and never touches the reactor; it is separated by two stages (the primary and the secondary) from the reactor. and is in theory safe. A primary coolant leak would be noticed at once (the coolant is under VERY high pressure) and it would be a big deal, and so if there was a danger, you would know about it.
2007-07-05 04:38:11 · answer #2 · answered by astazangasta 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let's not call it nuclear water. The water that surrounds the reactor is completely separated from the cooling water. They use a heat exchanger. No radiation is released into the lake waters. The fish are safe. You do not see any sick, deformed or dead fish around. Certainly if there were a problem with the water or the fish the Nuclear Regulatory Commission would be concerned. Occassionally too war water is released and the fish die of lack of oxygen, because warm water can hold less dissolved oxygen.
2007-07-05 04:36:46 · answer #3 · answered by science teacher 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long a you don't "FALL OUT" of the boat!
Seriously. If you are talking of fishing in an area the has heated water due to that water being used to cool a reactor its perfectly safe. The water never comes in contact with radioactive material & usually the fish in these areas are larger!
To see a picture of how this kind of reactor actually works follow the link below.
2007-07-05 06:13:41 · answer #4 · answered by Michael N 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, the watee they use for cooling never sees nuclear radiation. the final smallmouth lake in kansas is the radiator for a ability plant. We fish in the shadows of the tower each and every of the time. there isn't any possibility ingesting fish close to a nuclear ability plant, and if there grow to be, the EPA could be flipping out. The organic international close to powerplants are frequently examined for radiation and if any grow to be got here across, they could close off all get right of entry to to the affected section. So except there are frightening signs and warning signs telling you to maintain out, then you definately are superb. the nice and cozy water exhausted into powerplant lakes makes for unique ecosystems. the warmth water provided twelve months around helps fish to strengthen twelve months around. Making foe a quicker universal growth value in that lake. In maximum lakes, fish have not got the materials to strengthen in the wintry climate. heat water discharge modifications a great kind of the frequently happening regulations approximately turning out to be seasons and feeding conduct.
2016-11-08 05:26:28 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love the polarity of your answers. The water is just warmer, with "thermal pollution" is you want to call it that. There would be no radioactivity in the water from a normally working reactor.
In Crystal River, Florida we used to get some really big shrimp.
Enjoy your fish and ignore those fear mongers that just want to scare people because they have been scared themselves.
2007-07-05 04:53:19 · answer #6 · answered by a simple man 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is safe. If it were not, the EPA would issue warnings or order the power plant shut down.
By the way, there is no such thing as "nuclear water". That is not a correct use of the word nuclear. You wouldn't call cooling water from a coal fired power plant "coal water" would you?
2007-07-05 04:35:20 · answer #7 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it is perfectly safe. The reactor design is such that the water, which is simply used for cooling, never encounters radiation.
The water is simply drawn in, used to cool the outer shell of the reactor, and then released. It is chemically and radiologically identical to the water that resides in the lake it is drawn from.
2007-07-05 04:31:25 · answer #8 · answered by sythyril 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Ummm If you do eat the fish then go to the hospital immediately!! Prolonged exposure to radiation will cause death.
2007-07-05 04:32:13 · answer #9 · answered by Brandon B 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
ure gonna end up having 3 eyes. maybe.
just dont do it. if u decide to, just remember to call the ambulance before u eat.
2007-07-05 04:34:32 · answer #10 · answered by ° Ęŷęئ ☼ƒ Å Ŧŗåפęđÿ ° � 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋