How did the leak at the Xcel Monticello Plant happen?

Xcel Energy identified the source of the leak as a water pipe running between two buildings. To contain the leak, the facility is diverting the water to an in-plant water treatment system, preventing additional water from leaving the plant, and will install a permanent solution in the spring of 2023. A thorough inspection was conducted of all piping in all locations where a leak could occur, to verify that no other area of the facility was facing this issue. The company will also be examining the one pipe that did leak in a laboratory to better understand why this happened. These findings will help Xcel Energy ensure it does not encounter the same issue moving forward.

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1. What is Tritium?
2. Does this affect Monticello’s drinking water?
3. Is the City testing our Municipal Water System?
4. Who can I contact for more information about the leak at Xcel?
5. How did the leak at the Xcel Monticello Plant happen?
6. How is the leak at Xcel Monticello Plant being managed?
7. How do I test my private well for Tritium?
8. Where can I find additional resources?
9. What are the next steps?