Politics & Government

Governor Reports Little to No Radiation Impact in Connecticut

The Japanese nuclear reactor and radiation leaks have not effected Connecticut rain water.

Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy said state officials are monitoring rain water in an effort to find any radiation hazard from Japan's nuclear power plant problems.

This comes after low levels of radioactive material were found in rainwater in Massachusetts last week during routine testing that is conducted by the federal Environmental Protection Agency.

Malloy said Monday said that radiation levels remain in the range that is normally seen. 

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“There have been a number of reports in the news about low levels of radiation found elsewhere in the country,” Malloy said. “But at this point, our routine testing shows no concern for public health. Even in other states where trace amounts of radiation have been detected, it’s not at levels high enough to impact health and welfare. We will continue to be aware and alert while monitoring the situation.”


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