Japan plans to release treated water from Fukushima Daiichi NPP

On August 24, Japan will start releasing more than 1 million metric tonnes of treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi NPP.

This is reported by Reuters. 

Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) is managing the decommissioning plan for the plant, which the Japanese government approved two years ago.

"I have asked TEPCO to swiftly prepare to start the water discharge in accordance with the plan approved by the Nuclear Regulation Authority. As for the specific date, it is expected to be August 24, weather and sea conditions permitting," Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said.

Local fishing groups have criticised the plan, fearing reputational damage and loss of livelihood. The day before the final decision was announced, the government said it had reached "some understanding" from the fishing industry.

In July 2023, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) declared that the plan met international standards. The impact on people and the environment will be "negligible".