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Third Release of Treated Wastewater from Fukushima Plant Completed

Despite assurances of safety from TEPCO and the Japanese government, the ongoing process faces opposition and has led to significant impacts on the Japanese seafood industry.

Overview

  • Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) has safely completed the third release of treated radioactive wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean.
  • The total amount of wastewater released so far is 23,400 tons, with a fourth release planned by the end of March 2024.
  • China continues to maintain an import ban on Japanese seafood, severely impacting Japanese seafood producers and exporters.
  • TEPCO and the Japanese government insist the process is safe, but some scientists argue the continuous release of water containing radionuclides from damaged reactors is unprecedented and should be closely monitored.
  • TEPCO is providing compensation to the fisheries industry for 'reputational damage' to its products caused by the wastewater release.