Japan Tests Nuclear Power Plant for Radioactive Wastewater
Meanwhile, in South Korea, fishermen staged a rally in front of the National Assembly in Seoul on Monday against the plan to release treated radioactive water.
Japanese officials say the diluted water will be released into the ocean over decades, making it harmless to people and marine life. Japan has sought support from the International Atomic Energy Agency to gain credibility and ensure safety measures meet international standards.
Some scientists stated that the impact of long-term, low-dose exposure to radionuclides is unknown and the release should be delayed.
A massive March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami destroyed the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant’s cooling systems, causing three reactors to melt and releasing large amounts of radiation.Â
The tanks storing the water used since the accident to cool the reactor cores will reach their capacity in early 2024.