Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO) has completed the final release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant for fiscal year 2024. This marks the 11th discharge since the process began in August 2023, bringing the total volume of treated water released to approximately 85,800 tons.

The latest discharge involved 7,800 tons of water containing tritium, a radioactive substance, diluted to meet national safety standards before being released into the Pacific Ocean. This operation is a significant step in the ongoing decommissioning of the Fukushima plant and has been closely monitored to ensure environmental safety.

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings started releasing treated radioactive water from its Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant into the sea on Wednesday for the last time in fiscal 2024.

Tepco plans to discharge 7,800 tons of treated water containing tritium, a radioactive substance, into the Pacific during the current release, which is slated to end on March 30.

The water, diluted with a large amount of seawater before being released, is discharged from a point about a kilometer offshore from the meltdown-stricken plant in Fukushima Prefecture.

Tepco confirmed that the amount of tritium in the treated water is below the national safety threshold.

The company began releasing treated water into the sea in August 2023. The current round, the 11th of its kind, will increase the total amount of treated water released to 85,800 tons.

Studies of seawater and seafood by Tepco and others have shown that the amounts of tritium in them were far below the national safety thresholds.

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Ensuring Environmental Safety in Nuclear Plant Decommissioning

As TEPCO completes the final release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant for fiscal 2024, it underscores the importance of transparent and safe environmental practices in nuclear decommissioning processes.

Key Considerations & Stay Informed on Environmental Safety Measures:

✅ Advanced Water Treatment Technologies – Utilizing systems like the Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) to remove radionuclides effectively.

✅ Comprehensive Environmental Monitoring – Implementing rigorous seawater and marine life testing to ensure safety standards are met.

✅ Stakeholder Engagement and Transparency – Maintaining open communication with local communities, international bodies, and environmental organizations.

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