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Prydniprovsky Chemical Plant radioactive dumps

Radioactive waste dump in Ukraine

The now-defunct Prydniprovsky Chemical Plant (Ukrainian: Придніпровський хімічний завод, ПХЗ; Prydniprovsky khimichnyi zavod, PHZ, also PChP) in the city of Kamianske, Ukraine, is the site of significant uranium dumping. Between 1948 and 1991, the plant processed uranium ore for the Soviet Union, and handled roughly 65% of all Soviet uranium ore at its peak.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1946Founded1
  • Legal formstate-owned enterprise1

The now-defunct Prydniprovsky Chemical Plant (Ukrainian: Придніпровський хімічний завод, ПХЗ; Prydniprovsky khimichnyi zavod, PHZ, also PChP) in the city of Kamianske, Ukraine, is the site of significant uranium dumping. Between 1948 and 1991, the plant processed uranium ore for the Soviet Union, and handled roughly 65% of all Soviet uranium ore at its peak.2

Timeline

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