The statistic illustrates the average number of safety system failures at nuclear reactors in the United States between 2000 and 2015. There were on average 0.93safety system failures at U.S. reactors in 2013. According to the source, safety system failures are any actual failures, events or conditions that could prevent a system from performing its required safety function.
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NRC. (September 6, 2016). Average number of safety system failures at U.S. nuclear reactors from 2000 to 2015 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 22, 2026, from /statistics/187416/average-number-of-safety-failures-at-us-nuclear-reactors-since-2000/
NRC. "Average number of safety system failures at U.S. nuclear reactors from 2000 to 2015." Chart. September 6, 2016. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 22, 2026. /statistics/187416/average-number-of-safety-failures-at-us-nuclear-reactors-since-2000/
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Average number of safety system failures at U.S. nuclear reactors from 2000 to 2015 [Graph], NRC, September 6, 2016. [Online]. Available: /statistics/187416/average-number-of-safety-failures-at-us-nuclear-reactors-since-2000/
