ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Ameren Corp. nuclear power plant in central Missouri was shut down for the second time in eight months Thursday after a “non-emergency” leak was found in the reaction control system.
The shutdown occurred at 1:15 a.m. at the plant near Fulton. Jeff Trammel, a spokesman for St. Louis-based Ameren, called it a “minor steam leak.” He said no one was hurt and there was no risk to the public.
Ameren officials are investigating the cause. Trammel said it was unclear when the plant would restart.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission was advised of the leak and inspectors are at the plant, spokeswoman Lara Uselding said.