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SIXEP at 40: the unsung environmental hero at Sellafield

Martin Clough, 18 June 2025 - Mission delivery, Operations, Uncategorized, Waste management

As the Site Ion Exchange Effluent Plant (SIXEP) marks 40 years of operations at Sellafield, our head of environmental safety, Martin Clough, looks at its vital role in protecting the environment.

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