Environment Agency Report in Uses of DU in UK
Civilian sites a greater danger than military, according to report
31 March 2002
The Environment Agency has released a report into the uses of DU in the UK and the problems of disposal. While it does not cover health related issues, it focuses on DU, which is not stored in nuclear installations, and pays particular attention to the aerospace industry and scrap metals recycling issues. Most worryingly it concludes that is it not military sites, but the aircraft servicing, salvage and recycling industry that is the most likely place for DU incidents.
It also identifies a risk for medical equipment containing DU, and notes that there is no disposal facility in the UK for DU.
Call 01793 865 000 for a copy of the full report: "Depleted Uranium - A Study of its Uses in the UK and Disposal Issues"
