Average radioactive water loss rates

Cubic metres a month

Average radioactive water loss rates

1970s

About 90

(3 a day)

1.75 metre tall person to scale

1980

5

Expected loss*

2019

39

(1.3 a day)

2021-23

72

(2.3 to 2.5

a day)

2045-50

Leakage is anticipated to continue until waste is rehoused

1.75 metre tall person to scale

Expected loss*

Leakage is anticipated to continue until waste is rehoused

1980

5

2021-23

72

(2.3 to 2.5 a day)

2045-50

1970s

About 90

(3 a day)

2019

39

(1.3 a day)