Cameco has decided to be proactive, even though a report from third-party experts concludes there are no measurable impacts expected downstream or in the surrounding environment after elevated levels of uranium were found in a monitoring well.
Spokesperson Jeff Hryhoriw explains the contaminated groundwater was discovered 2 years ago this December.
He stresses this well is not for drinking water.
Although the findings say there are no measurable impacts, to address both community and regulatory concerns, Cameco is proposing to install a recovery well system that will augment the existing infrastructure.
The three new wells would be constructed near the building where the affected groundwater was detected.
The water will be pumped to the mill where it will be treated.
Hryhoriw expects the work to begin next year, following approval of the plan by regulators.
Right now, Cameco representatives are meeting with communities closes to Key Lake to present their findings and discuss the plan.