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1. N.J. DEP orders wider investigation of radioactive leak at Oyster Creek nuclear plant
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... plant on April 9, 2009, through two small holes in separate pipes. There is evidence that contamination 50 times higher than DEP standards has reached the Cohansey aquifer, a significant drinking water ...

2. N.J. DEP chief criticizes Exelon's response to radioactive-water leaks at Oyster Creek nuclear reactor
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... action is warranted because the contamination reached the Cohansey aquifer, a public water resource held in trust by the state. A DEP Spill Act directive issued on May 7 requires Exelon to install additional ...

3. N.J. DEP begins new probe of radioactive leak at Oyster Creek nuclear power plant
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... water was released from the plant on April 9, 2009, through two small holes in separate pipes. There is evidence that contamination 50 times higher than DEP standards has now reached the Cohansey aquifer, ...

4. Pinelands preservation protects nature and all who rely on it
(Opinion/Commentary)

... get their drinking water from the Kirkwood-Cohansey aquifer system, which are layers of sand and gravel that lie beneath the Pinelands and hold 17 trillion gallons of pure water. It is highly likely ...