Responsible Stewardship for the Community
We are committed to leaving the community better off as a result of having been home to
San Onofre for more than 50 years. We also are committed to working with federal and state agencies, including the State Lands Commission and the Coastal Commission, to ensure that impacts to the environment and surrounding areas are addressed throughout the decommissioning process.
Water Batch Releases
Like any industrial site, San Onofre has permits to discharge operational wastewater into the ocean. These discharges (known as batches) include non-radiological and radiological releases.
The non-radiological releases, such as sewage, meet the stringent criteria of our National Discharge Pollutant Elimination System permit, as implemented by the State Water Resources Control Board. SCE's license with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission governs radiological releases. In both cases, the wastewater is cleaned-up and highly diluted before release to the ocean via discharge ports that are more than a mile offshore from San Onofre.
Environmental Monitoring Around
San Onofre
We live, work and play here in the communities surrounding San Onofre, and are highly committed to protecting the pristine environment through strict environmental controls of our work.
Learn more about environmental monitoring
Protecting Environmental Resources Around SONGS
The land, the water, and the wildlife around SONGS are very important to us. Through a variety of programs, we ensure all are protected and monitored during decommissioning.
Find out more about these programs
Revitalizing Coastal Wetlands & Marine Habitats
As stewards of the environment, we will continue to support the revitalization of coastal wetlands and marine habitats, including the San Dieguito Wetlands Restoration Project and the Wheeler North Reef.
Learn more about our revitalization initiatives
Thoughtful Management of Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Funds
As a judicious steward of the Nuclear Decommissioning Trust, we will spend the funds wisely and return any unused money to customers when the decommissioning activities are completed. The trust funds' balances are currently $3.9 billion which, managed over time, are expected to fully fund decommissioning. For SCE, our portion of the trust funds are fully funded, and we no longer collect fees from our customers.