hexavalent chromium

Washington State's Top Watchdog On Hanford Retires After Decade Of Service

Anna King

For a decade, one woman has been the top watchdog on the Hanford nuclear reservation for Washington state. Jane Hedges retires February 26.Hedges said her…

Environment and Planning

Richland Company Working On Ground Water Sensor

Anna King

A carcinogen called hexavalent chromium has been an environmental problem in many places, from the Hanford Nuclear Reservation to groundwater in…

Environment and Planning

Some Hanford Water Cleanup Exceeds Expectations

Anna King

Cleanup of a hazardous chemical called hexavalent chromium in the groundwater at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in southeast Washington is going faster…