Hanford Site of the Plutonium Plant There were many requirements for the site: 25,000 gallons of water per minute for cooling 100,000 kw of electricity Manufacturing area of 12 by 16 Miles Laboratory 8 miles away from nearest pile or separation plant Employees' village at least 10 miles upwind of nearest pile or separation plant No town larger than 1,000 people closer than 20 miles No highway or railroad closer than 10 miles Climate should have no effect on the process

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