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That would depend on the type of facility it is, the location and who is operating the facility.

Modern reactors have very little chance of exploding, but the chance for radiation to leak is still present. Contamination of water is certainly a possible situation too.

The main issue that would worry me is the waste products for a facility. Where and how they can be safely stored is a huge problem with the industry. Until the ability to permanently store high level waste. the possibility of lost radioactive material is present.

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