Toward Better Understanding of ALPS-Treated Water from Fukushima Daiichi

TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. Treated water storage tanks cover the facility grounds at the right of the photo. Taken in August 2023. (© Jiji)

On July 4, 2023, IAEA Director General Grossi presented his report to Prime Minister Kishida Fumio stating that the planned discharge of tritium-bearing treated water from Fukushima Daiichi is “consistent with relevant international safety standards.” (© Reuters)

An IAEA Task Force at the fishing port of Hisanohama in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, on October 19, 2023. (© Reuters)

US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel (left) visited Sōma, Fukushima Prefecture, during the first discharge session. While there, he tasted local fruit and purchased local seafood at Hama no Eki Matsukawaura on August 31, 2023. (© Reuters)