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An exclusion zone has been in place around the plant since the 11 March earthquake and tsunami, which caused partial meltdowns in three of its reactors. The BBC's Roland Buerk in Tokyo said that the water was not intended for human consumption.
How radioactive is the water at Fukushima?
According to the latest report by the Japanese government, there are 621 radioactive isotopes were found in the existing nuclear water tanks in Fukushima, among which concentration of a radiouchile called tritium reached about 860 TBq2 – an alarming level that far exceeds the acceptable norm.
How is Fukushima water treated?
The water will be treated with an Advanced Radionuclide Processing System (ALPS) to reduce the concentration of radioactive materials (other than tritium) to below the international standard.
Is radioactive water still leaking from Fukushima?
The radiation levels offshore of Fukushima have dropped in the years since, but some of the reactors there are still leaking. And over the last decade, TEPCO has continued to cool the fuel cores with water, which is contaminated by the process.
Should the water at Fukushima be released?
It said the gradual release of the water, diluted with seawater, would not pose a threat to human health or the marine environment. In 2020, however, Greenpeace said the water still contained contaminants beside tritium and would have to be treated again.
Is Japan dumping radioactive water into Pacific?
According to a government plan released on December 28, 2021, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) will start releasing 1 million metric tonnes of radioactive water from the Fukushima plant into the Pacific Ocean in 2023.
Why Is Japan dumping radioactive water into Pacific?
Now, the Japanese government justifies its plans to discharge over 1 million tons of radioactive waste water as “necessary” because storage space is not available, and that the water is not contaminated but “treated”.
Is Fukushima still radioactive 2022?
Japan's industry ministry and the IAEA have agreed to compile an interim report on the water discharge plan in 2022. Officials say it is now safe to live in most areas around the plant except for its immediate surroundings after extensive decontamination work.
Is Pacific Ocean radioactive?
There are natural radiation levels in the ocean and in beaches. However, nothing that would cause harm. We've tested shellfish collected from Pacific beaches in Washington for radiation and found extremely low levels, which is normal. There are natural radiation levels in the ocean and in beaches.
What was worse Chernobyl or Fukushima?
Chernobyl had a higher death toll than Fukushima While evaluating the human cost of a nuclear disaster is a difficult task, the scientific consensus is that Chernobyl outranks its counterparts as the most damaging nuclear accident the world has ever seen.
