A water leak from a nuclear power plant in Minnesota has released 400,000 gallons of radioactive water.

Key Highlights :

1. Xcel Energy is cleaning up a 400,000 gallon leak of radioactive water from its Monticello nuclear power plant.

2. There is no danger to the public, and state and federal authorities are monitoring the cleanup.

3. Tritium is a by-product of nuclear plant operations and can be released in small spills or during accidents.

4. Xcel Energy is considering storing contaminated water it recovers and plans to install a permanent solution this spring.

Xcel Energy is cleaning up a radioactive leak at its Monticello nuclear power plant. There is no danger to the public, and state and federal authorities are monitoring the situation.

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