Cooling Water Discharge Structure | wastewater outlet / sewer overflow

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One of the key issues in approving the Diablo Canyon Power Plant was the effect of the plant's discharge of water used for condensing the steam generated by the plant. The discharged water is approximately 20 degrees (Fahrenheit) hotter than the normal ocean temperature.
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Coordinates:   35°12'39"N   120°51'25"W

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  • Yes the water IS warmer AND the sea life LOVE it. IF the enviroWackos would get off the baloney pony, we could be powered by these types of reactors and kiss off them OPEC'ers
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