Sociohygienic arm of the nuclear power plant in the surveillance zone

Abstract

In this research the study of public opinion is conducted about influence of activity of a nuclear power plant on an environment and participation of public in making decision about building of new power units. It was set that among the urban and rural population of estimation of ecological situation in the place of residence significantly different. Most respondents consider storage and disposal of radioactive wastes dangerous processes. 38 % of the population opposes the construction of new reactors at existing nuclear power plants and the majority believes mandatory their participation in decision-making on the construction of new power units. According to experts, the main means to inform the public on the impact of Rivne NPP on the environment are: departmental and public television, periodicals, local press, thematic meetings.