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Savannah River
Site Overview
The Savannah River Site is a key Department of Energy (DOE) industrial complex
dedicated to the National Nuclear Security Administration program, that
supports the DOE national security and non-proliferation programs, and the EM
program that addresses the reduction of risks through safe stabilization,
treatment, and disposition of legacy nuclear materials, spent nuclear fuel, and
waste.
The Savannah River Site encompasses over 300 square miles with more than 1,000
facilities concentrated within only 10 percent of the total land area. As
cleanup activities are completed, operations will be concentrated to the site
central core area. The land surrounding the central core area provides a
protective buffer. All EM facilities and inactive waste units are being
deactivated, decommissioned, and remediated. Facility decommissioning
alternatives include demolition and in-situ disposal. However, if a viable
reuse is identified, the DOE Savannah River Operations Office will remove a
facility or group of facilities from the decommissioning scope.
Site Description
The Savannah River Site is divided into 18 site areas, according to the types
of mission activities that occurred at each. All waste types will be treated,
stored and disposed. All nuclear material will be stabilized and safely stored.
Groundwater contaminant plumes will be remediated to meet drinking water
standards.
Site Links
Savannah River Site 
Savannah River Operations Office
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