BUCHANAN, N.Y. —A radioactive material has been detected in the groundwater below a nuclear power plant north of New York City.
Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo (KWOH'-moh) said Saturday that water contaminated by tritium leaked into the groundwater at the Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan, 40 miles north of Manhattan.
Officials say the contamination has remained contained to the site and there’s no risk to the public.
FILE:The Indian Point nuclear power plant on March 18, 2011 in Buchanan, New York. Mario Tama/Getty Images
