Millstone Nuclear Power Plant, Nuclear power station in New London County, United States
Millstone Nuclear Power Plant is a nuclear power station located along Long Island Sound in Connecticut, operating with two pressurized water reactors on an expansive coastal site. The facility produces electricity from nuclear fission through its operational reactor units.
Operations began in 1971 with the first reactor unit, expanding to a second reactor by 1975 as energy demands grew. A third unit was added during the 1980s, though one of the original reactors was decommissioned in the late 1990s.
The power station facilitates educational programs about nuclear energy generation and maintains regular communication with local communities regarding environmental monitoring results.
The facility is not open to public tours due to security protocols at nuclear installations. Information about operations and safety practices is available through public resources and community outreach programs.
The plant maintains ongoing environmental monitoring programs that test air, water, and soil samples in surrounding areas. This data is continuously shared with state and federal agencies to track any environmental impacts.
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