Japan completes discharge of 7th batch of treated radioactive water into sea
Date
7/16/2024 5:10:14 AM
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Japan completed the discharge of the seventh batch of treated radioactive water into the ocean from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. The operation, conducted by Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc., involved the release of approximately 7,800 tons of water, a process that began on June 28, according to reports from Tokyo-based Kyodo News.
Following the discharge, the operator confirmed that there were no abnormal levels of tritium detected in the surrounding waters, suggesting that the treated water met safety standards.
Japan has been releasing treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima plant since last August, a move that has sparked considerable backlash from neighboring countries, particularly China, as well as opposition parties in South Korea and the Solomon Islands.
The decision to discharge the water stems from the need to manage the large volumes of wastewater generated following the 2011 disaster, which was triggered by a devastating earthquake and tsunami.
The Fukushima plant was shut down after experiencing the worst nuclear accident since the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, leading to ongoing challenges in handling the site’s radioactive materials. As Japan continues this controversial practice, it remains under scrutiny from both domestic and international observers concerned about environmental and health implications.
MENAFN16072024000045015839ID1108443748
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.