// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Facility Type | ☢ Nuclear Power Plant |
| Operator / Branch | Constellation Energy |
| Host County | DeWitt County IL |
| Nearest City | Pepperell MA |
| Primary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 50 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Clinton Power Station in central Illinois is a single-boiling-water reactor supplying power to central Illinois communities. It sits on Clinton Lake which serves as the plant cooling reservoir. The plant was temporarily shut down in 2017 due to economic pressures before Constellation restarted it under the Illinois Clean Energy Plan recognizing nuclear power's role in the state's zero-carbon energy strategy.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
The 50-mile ingestion zone from Clinton encompasses Springfield the Illinois state capital and Decatur. The Sangamon River watershed in the zone supplies water to multiple communities. Agricultural operations in central Illinois farmland within the zone would face restrictions during any significant release event.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
10-mile EPZ: Evacuate via US-51 or IL-54 away from Clinton Lake. Monitor IEMA broadcasts. 50-mile zone: Springfield and Decatur residents monitor IEMA guidance. Avoid Clinton Lake and Sangamon River fish during any release.
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