MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WHTM) -
Three Mile Island's Unit 1 has been returned to service following a nearly two-week shutdown.
Exelon Generation spokesman Ralph DeSantis said the nuclear power plant returned to service late Tuesday afternoon when operators connected the plant's turbine generator to the regional power grid.
The unit was being manually shut down for repairs to a heater element August 22 when it suddenly shut down by itself.
Steam was released as part of the shutdown, which created a loud
noise heard by nearby residents.
Officials have said the steam release was a safety measure and there was no threat to public safety.
DeSantis said the heater element was replaced, inspected and tested.
