Latest Updates
The latest news and information on how the Savannah River Site continues to safely and efficiently protect the public health and the environment while supporting the nation’s nuclear deterrent and the transformation of the Site for future use.
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SRS Achieves Milestone with First Remote-Handled TRU Waste Shipment to WIPP Using New Shielded Container Assemblies
Aiken, S.C. – On Monday, August 17, 2026, the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) successfully completed its…
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Construction of Final Savannah River Site Mega-Size Disposal Unit Underway: Seven massive disposal units are critical to site’s legacy nuclear waste disposal mission
AIKEN, S.C. — Construction is underway on the final Saltstone Disposal Unit (SDU), marking a historic milestone in the Savannah River…
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SRS Recruits Sound Waves to Clean Equipment, Boosting Productivity and Safety
AIKEN, S.C. – High-frequency sound waves are helping clean components of the Salt Waste Processing Facility (SWPF) at Savannah River…
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‘Weir-dly’ Enough: How a Tenth of an Inch Led to Record Production at SRS
AIKEN, S.C. — With just a tiny mechanical adjustment, the Salt Waste Processing Facility (SWPF) has achieved record-breaking production at the Savannah…
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CSRA College Night draws over 6,000 attendees; $15K in scholarships awarded: Attendees gain scholarships, admissions connections and confidence in pursuing higher education
AIKEN, S.C. – More than 6,000 students and parents filled the Augusta Convention Center on Sept. 3 for the Savannah…
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Tonight: CSRA College Night welcomes over 120 colleges and universities to the Augusta Convention Center
Aiken, S.C. – Recruiters from over 120 colleges and universities will be available to meet with high school students and…
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Thursday! CSRA College Night to bring 120+ colleges to Augusta
Aiken, S.C. – Area 9th-12th grade students will have a unique opportunity to meet recruiters from over 120 colleges and…
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Fifth Mega-Size Disposal Unit at Savannah River Site Ready for Operations
AIKEN, S.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) has authorized the fifth mega-size disposal unit…
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