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Site Environmental Reports

Each year, Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) prepares an annual Site Environmental Report (SER) in accordance with DOE Order 231.1B, Environment, Safety and Health Reporting of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The SER is written to inform the public, regulators, Laboratory employees, and other stakeholders of BNL's environmental performance during the calendar year in review. The report summarizes BNL's environmental data; environmental management performance; compliance with applicable DOE, federal, state, and local regulations; and restoration and surveillance monitoring programs. BNL has prepared annual SERs since 1971 and has documented nearly all of its environmental history since the Laboratory's inception in 1947.

The Brookhaven National Laboratory Site Environmental Report is organized by chapter, each downloadable in Portable Document Format (PDF).

Note: The SER Volume II, Groundwater Status Report is available.

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2023 Site Environmental Report

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Cover
Title Page
Executive Summary
Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
Figures & Tables
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Environmental Management System
Chapter 3 - Compliance Status
Chapter 4 - Air Quality
Chapter 5 - Water Quality
Chapter 6 - Natural and Cultural Resources
Chapter 7 - Groundwater Protection
Chapter 8 - Radiological Dose Assessment
Chapter 9 - Quality Assurance
Appendix A - Glossary
Appendix B - Understanding Radiation
Appendix C - Units of Measure and Half-Life Periods
Appendix D - Federal, State, and Local Laws and Regulations Pertinent to BNL
Appendix E - BNL Site Sustainability Plan
Reader Response Form
Full Report

2022 Site Environmental Report

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Cover
Title Page
Executive Summary
Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
Figures & Tables
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Environmental Management System
Chapter 3 - Compliance Status
Chapter 4 - Air Quality
Chapter 5 - Water Quality
Chapter 6 - Natural and Cultural Resources
Chapter 7 - Groundwater Protection
Chapter 8 - Radiological Dose Assessment
Chapter 9 - Quality Assurance
Appendix A - Glossary
Appendix B - Understanding Radiation
Appendix C - Units of Measure and Half-Life Periods
Appendix D - Federal, State, and Local Laws and Regulations Pertinent to BNL
Appendix E - BNL Site Sustainability Plan
Full Report

2021 Site Environmental Report

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Cover
Title Page
Executive Summary
Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
Figures & Tables
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Environmental Management System
Chapter 3 - Compliance Status
Chapter 4 - Air Quality
Chapter 5 - Water Quality
Chapter 6 - Natural and Cultural Resources
Chapter 7 - Groundwater Protection
Chapter 8 - Radiological Dose Assessment
Chapter 9 - Quality Assurance
Appendix A - Glossary
Appendix B - Understanding Radiation
Appendix C - Units of Measure and Half-Life Periods
Appendix D - Federal, State, and Local Laws and Regulations Pertinent to BNL
Appendix E - BNL Site Sustainability Plan
Reader Response Form
Full Report

2020 Site Environmental Report

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Cover
Title Page
Executive Summary
Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
Figures & Tables
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Environmental Management System
Chapter 3 - Compliance Status
Chapter 4 - Air Quality
Chapter 5 - Water Quality
Chapter 6 - Natural and Cultural Resources
Chapter 7 - Groundwater Protection
Chapter 8 - Radiological Dose Assessment
Chapter 9 - Quality Assurance
Appendix A - Glossary
Appendix B - Understanding Radiation
Appendix C - Units of Measure and Half-Life Periods
Appendix D - Federal, State, and Local Laws and Regulations Pertinent to BNL
Appendix E - BNL Site Sustainability Plan
Reader Response Form
Full Report

2019 Site Environmental Report

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Cover
Title Page
Executive Summary
Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
Figures & Tables
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Environmental Management System
Chapter 3 - Compliance Status
Chapter 4 - Air Quality
Chapter 5 - Water Quality
Chapter 6 - Natural and Cultural Resources
Chapter 7 - Groundwater Protection
Chapter 8 - Radiological Dose Assessment
Chapter 9 - Quality Assurance
Appendix A - Glossary
Appendix B - Understanding Radiation
Appendix C - Units of Measure and Half-Life Periods
Appendix D - Federal, State, and Local Laws and Regulations Pertinent to BNL
Appendix E - BNL Site Sustainability Plan
Reader Response Form
Full Report

2018 Site Environmental Report

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Cover
Title Page
Executive Summary
Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
Figures & Tables
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Environmental Management System
Chapter 3 - Compliance Status
Chapter 4 - Air Quality
Chapter 5 - Water Quality
Chapter 6 - Natural and Cultural Resources
Chapter 7 - Groundwater Protection
Chapter 8 - Radiological Dose Assessment
Chapter 9 - Quality Assurance
Appendix A - Glossary
Appendix B - Understanding Radiation
Appendix C - Units of Measure and Half-Life Periods
Appendix D - Federal, State, and Local Laws and Regulations Pertinent to BNL
Appendix E - BNL Site Sustainability Plan
Reader Response Form
Full Report

2017 Site Environmental Report

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Cover
Title Page
Executive Summary
Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
Figures & Tables
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Environmental Management System
Chapter 3 - Compliance Status
Chapter 4 - Air Quality
Chapter 5 - Water Quality
Chapter 6 - Natural and Cultural Resources
Chapter 7 - Groundwater Protection
Chapter 8 - Radiological Dose Assessment
Chapter 9 - Quality Assurance
Appendix A - Glossary
Appendix B - Understanding Radiation
Appendix C - Units of Measure and Half-Life Periods
Appendix D - Federal, State, and Local Laws and Regulations Pertinent to BNL
Reader Response Form
Full Report

2016 Site Environmental Report

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Cover
Title Page
Executive Summary
Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
Figures & Tables
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Environmental Management System
Chapter 3 - Compliance Status
Chapter 4 - Air Quality
Chapter 5 - Water Quality
Chapter 6 - Natural and Cultural Resources
Chapter 7 - Groundwater Protection
Chapter 8 - Radiological Dose Assessment
Chapter 9 - Quality Assurance
Appendix A - Glossary
Appendix B - Understanding Radiation
Appendix C - Units of Measure and Half-Life Periods
Appendix D - Federal, State, and Local Laws and Regulations Pertinent to BNL
Reader Response Form

2015 Site Environmental Report

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Cover
Title Page
Executive Summary
Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Environmental Management System
Chapter 3 - Compliance Status
Chapter 4 - Air Quality
Chapter 5 - Water Quality
Chapter 6 - Natural and Cultural Resources
Chapter 7 - Groundwater Protection
Chapter 8 - Radiological Dose Assessment
Chapter 9 - Quality Assurance
Appendix A - Glossary
Appendix B - Understanding Radiation
Appendix C - Units of Measure and Half-Life Periods
Appendix D - Federal, State, and Local Laws and Regulations Pertinent to BNL

2014 Site Environmental Report

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Cover
Acknowledgements
Executive Summary
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Environmental Management System
Chapter 3 - Compliance Status
Chapter 4 - Air Quality
Chapter 5 - Water Quality
Chapter 6 - Natural and Cultural Resources
Chapter 7 - Groundwater Protection
Chapter 8 - Radiological Dose Assessment
Chapter 9 - Quality Assurance
Appendix A - Glossary
Appendix B - Understanding Radiation
Appendix C - Units of Measure and Half-Life Periods
Appendix D - Federal, State, and Local Laws and Regulations Pertinent to BNL
Summary

2013 Site Environmental Report

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Cover
Acknowledgements
Executive Summary
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Environmental Management System
Chapter 3 - Compliance Status
Chapter 4 - Air Quality
Chapter 5 - Water Quality
Chapter 6 - Natural and Cultural Resources
Chapter 7 - Groundwater Protection
Chapter 8 - Radiological Dose Assessment
Chapter 9 - Quality Assurance
Appendix A - Glossary
Appendix B - Understanding Radiation
Appendix C - Units of Measure and Half-Life Periods
Appendix D - Federal, State, and Local Laws and Regulations Pertinent to BNL
Summary

2012 Site Environmental Report

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Acknowledgements
Executive Summary
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Environmental Management System
Chapter 3 - Compliance Status
Chapter 4 - Air Quality
Chapter 5 - Water Quality
Chapter 6 - Natural and Cultural Resources
Chapter 7 - Groundwater Protection
Chapter 8 - Radiological Dose Assessment
Chapter 9 - Quality Assurance
Appendix A - Glossary
Appendix B - Understanding Radiation
Appendix C - Units of Measure and Half-Life Periods
Appendix D - Federal, State, and Local Laws and Regulations Pertinent to BNL
Summary

2011 Site Environmental Report

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Acknowledgements
Executive Summary
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Environmental Management System
Chapter 3 - Compliance Status
Chapter 4 - Air Quality
Chapter 5 - Water Quality
Chapter 6 - Natural and Cultural Resources
Chapter 7 - Groundwater Protection
Chapter 8 - Radiological Dose Assessment
Chapter 9 - Quality Assurance
Appendix A - Glossary
Appendix B - Understanding Radiation
Appendix C - Units of Measure and Half-Life Periods
Appendix D - Federal, State, and Local Laws and Regulations Pertinent to BNL
Summary

2010 Site Environmental Report

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Acknowledgements
Executive Summary
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Environmental Management System
Chapter 3 - Compliance Status
Chapter 4 - Air Quality
Chapter 5 - Water Quality
Chapter 6 - Natural and Cultural Resources
Chapter 7 - Groundwater Protection
Chapter 8 - Radiological Dose Assessment
Chapter 9 - Quality Assurance
Appendix A - Glossary
Appendix B - Understanding Radiation
Appendix C - Units of Measure and Half-Life Periods
Appendix D - Federal, State, and Local Laws and Regulations Pertinent to BNL
Summary

2009 Site Environmental Report

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Acknowledgements
Executive Summary
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Environmental Management System
Chapter 3 - Compliance Status
Chapter 4 - Air Quality
Chapter 5 - Water Quality
Chapter 6 - Natural and Cultural Resources
Chapter 7 - Groundwater Protection
Chapter 8 - Radiological Dose Assessment
Chapter 9 - Quality Assurance
Appendix A - Glossary
Appendix B - Understanding Radiation
Appendix C - Units of Measure and Half-Life Periods
Appendix D - Federal, State, and Local Laws and Regulations Pertinent to BNL
Summary

2008 Site Environmental Report

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Acknowledgements
Executive Summary
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Environmental Management System
Chapter 3 - Compliance Status
Chapter 4 - Air Quality
Chapter 5 - Water Quality
Chapter 6 - Natural and Cultural Resources
Chapter 7 - Groundwater Protection
Chapter 8 - Radiological Dose Assessment
Chapter 9 - Quality Assurance
Appendix A - Glossary
Appendix B - Understanding Radiation
Appendix C - Units of Measure and Half-Life Periods
Appendix D - Federal, State, and Local Laws and Regulations Pertinent to BNL
Summary

2007 Site Environmental Report

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Acknowledgements
Director's Message
Executive Summary
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Environmental Management System
Chapter 3 - Compliance Status
Chapter 4 - Air Quality
Chapter 5 - Water Quality
Chapter 6 - Natural and Cultural Resources (please note that a concentration error in Table 6-5 was printed in the hard copy report--mg/k should be µg/k)
Chapter 7 - Groundwater Protection
Chapter 8 - Radiological Dose Assessment
Chapter 9 - Quality Assurance
Appendix A - Glossary
Appendix B - Understanding Radiation
Appendix C - Units of Measure and Half-Life Periods
Appendix D - Federal, State, and Local Laws and Regulations Pertinent to BNL
Summary

2006 Site Environmental Report

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Acknowledgements
Director's Message
Executive Summary
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Environmental Management System
Chapter 3 - Compliance Status
Chapter 4 - Air Quality
Chapter 5 - Water Quality
Chapter 6 - Natural and Cultural Resources
Chapter 7 - Groundwater Protection
Chapter 8 - Radiological Dose Assessment
Chapter 9 - Quality Assurance
Appendix A - Glossary
Appendix B - Understanding Radiation
Appendix C - Units of Measure and Half-Life Periods
Appendix D - Federal, State, and Local Laws and Regulations Pertinent to BNL
Reader Response Form
2006 Environmental Report Summary

2005 Site Environmental Report

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Acknowledgements
Director's Message
Executive Summary
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Environmental Management System
Chapter 3 - Compliance Status
Chapter 4 - Air Quality
Chapter 5 - Water Quality
Chapter 6 - Natural and Cultural Resources
Chapter 7 - Groundwater Protection
Chapter 8 - Radiological Dose Assessment
Chapter 9 - Quality Assurance
Appendix A - Glossary
Appendix B - Understanding Radiation
Appendix C - Units of Measure and Half-Life Periods
Appendix D - Federal, State, and Local Laws and Regulations Pertinent to BNL
Reader Response Form
Summary

2004 Site Environmental Report

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Acknowledgements
Director's Message
Executive Summary
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Environmental Management System
Chapter 3 - Compliance Status
Chapter 4 - Air Quality
Chapter 5 - Water Quality
Chapter 6 - Natural and Cultural Resources
Chapter 7 - Groundwater Protection
Chapter 8 - Radiological Dose Assessment
Chapter 9 - Quality Assurance
Appendix A - Glossary
Appendix B - Understanding Radiation
Appendix C - Units of Measure and Half-Life Periods
Appendix D - Federal, State, and Local Laws and Regulations Pertinent to BNL
Index
Reader Response Form
Summary

2003 Site Environmental Report

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Acknowledgements
Executive Summary
Table of Contents
Director's Message
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Environmental Management System
Chapter 3 - Compliance Status
Chapter 4 - Air Quality
Chapter 5 - Water Quality
Chapter 6 - Natural & Cultural Resources
Chapter 7 - Groundwater Protection
Chapter 8 - Radiological Dose Assessment
Chapter 9 - Quality Assurance
Appendix A - Glossary
Appendix B - Concepts of Radioactivity
Appendix C - Radiological Data Methodologies
Appendix D - Instrumentation and Analytical Methods
Helpful Information on Units of Measure and Conversions
Summary Booklet

2002 Site Environmental Report

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Executive Summary
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Director's Message
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Environmental Management System
Chapter 3 - Compliance Status
Chapter 4 - Air Quality
Chapter 5 - Water Quality
Chapter 6 - Natural & Cultural Resources
Chapter 7 - Groundwater Protection
Chapter 8 - Radiological Dose Assessment
Chapter 9 - Quality Assurance
Appendix A - Glossary
Appendix B - Concepts of Radioactivity
Appendix C - Radiological Data Methodologies
Appendix D - Instrumentation and Analytical Methods
Helpful Information on Units of Measure and Conversions
Summary Booklet

2001 Site Environmental Report

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Executive Summary & Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Environmental Management System
Chapter 3 - Compliance Status
Chapter 4 - Air Quality
Chapter 5 - Water Quality
Chapter 6 - Natural & Cultural Resources
Chapter 7 - Groundwater Protection
Chapter 8 - Radiological Dose Assessment
Chapter 9 - Quality Assurance
Appendix A - Glossary
Appendix B - Concepts of Radioactivity
Appendix C - Radiological Data Methodologies
Appendix D - Instrumentation and Analytical Methods
Appendix E - Groundwater Monitoring Wells List
Appendix F - Quality Control Tables
Summary Booklet - A condensed summary of the entire report

2000 Site Environmental Report

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Executive Summary
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Environmental Management System
Chapter 3 - Compliance Status
Chapter 4 - Air Quality
Chapter 5 - Water Quality
Chapter 6 - Natural & Cultural Resources
Chapter 7 - Groundwater Protection
Chapter 8 - Radiological Dose Assessment
Chapter 9 - Quality Assurance
Appendix A - Glossary
Appendix B - Concepts of Radioactivity
Appendix C - Radiological Data Methodologies
Appendix D - Instrumentation and Analytical Methods
Appendix E - Groundwater Monitoring Wells List for 2000
Appendix F - Quality Control Tables

1999 Site Environmental Report

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Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Introduction
Environmental Management System
Compliance Status
Air Quality
Water Quality
Flora and Fauna
Groundwater Protection
Radiological Dose Assessment
Quality Assurance
Appendix A - Acronyms and Abbreviations
Appendix B - Radiological Data Methodologies
Appendix C - Concepts of Radioactivity
Appendix D - Instrumentation and Analytical Methods
Appendix E - Groundwater Monitoring Wells
Appendix F - Quality Control Tables
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1998 Site Environmental Report

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Table of Contents/Executive Summary
Introduction
Environmental Management System
Compliance Status
Concepts of Radioactivity
Air Quality
Water Quality
Flora and Fauna
Groundwater Section 1
Groundwater Section 2
Groundwater Section 3
Groundwater Section 4
Groundwater Section 5
Radiological Dose Assessment
Quality Assurance
Appendix A - Glossary of Terms
Appendix B - Radiological Data Methodologies
Appendix C - Instrumentation and Analytical Methods
Appendix D - Groundwater Monitoring Wells List

1997 Site Environmental Report

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Executive Summary, Table of Contents
Introduction
Compliance Summary
Environmental Program Information
Radioactivity
Airborne Effluents
Liquid Effluents
Environmental Surveillance
Groundwater Protection
Radiological Dose Assessment
Quality Assurance Program
Appendix A - Glossary of Terms
Appendix B - Dose Methodologies
Appendix C - Instrumentation and Analytical Methods
Appendix D - Groundwater Monitoring Wells List
Appendix E - References

1996 - 1947 Site Environmental Reports

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