[HIGHLIGHTS] "Thorough countermeasures against rumors associated with the release of treated water" requested by the governor of Iwate Prefecture and the national government

The government plans to dilute the treated water that continues to accumulate at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station to a concentration below the standard. TEPCO is preparing to start releasing it.

Governor Tatsumasu of Iwate Prefecture and officials from the Prefectural Federation of Fisheries visited the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and met with State Minister Fusae Ota. He called for accurate information on the safety of treated water and support for fisheries that are concerned about reputational damage.