diff --git a/hyperstation/code/modules/power/reactor/rbmk.dm b/hyperstation/code/modules/power/reactor/rbmk.dm
index 8f32f627..d7433941 100644
--- a/hyperstation/code/modules/power/reactor/rbmk.dm
+++ b/hyperstation/code/modules/power/reactor/rbmk.dm
@@ -883,6 +883,7 @@ The reactor CHEWS through moderator. It does not do this slowly. Be very careful
 /obj/effect/decal/nuclear_waste/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
 	set_light(3)
+	AddComponent(/datum/component/radioactive, 1500, src, 0)
 
 /obj/effect/decal/nuclear_waste/epicenter //The one that actually does the irradiating. This is to avoid every bit of sludge PROCESSING
 	name = "Dense nuclear sludge"
@@ -904,7 +905,6 @@ The reactor CHEWS through moderator. It does not do this slowly. Be very careful
 
 /obj/effect/decal/nuclear_waste/epicenter/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
-	AddComponent(/datum/component/radioactive, 1500, src, 0)
 
 /obj/effect/decal/nuclear_waste/Crossed(atom/movable/AM)
 	. = ..()