Tritiated water disposal "Issues for proposals by local residents, etc." October 17, 4:11 on the ocean release axis
Regarding the disposal of water containing tritium, which is increasing at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has shown to the local governments of Fukushima Prefecture this week about measures such as rumors on the premise of ocean release. We have summarized the results of the examination that there are problems with the three proposals, such as storing outside the site of the nuclear power plant and hardening with concrete.
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has held a meeting to hear opinions from local residents and related organizations since spring regarding the disposal of water containing radioactive substances such as tritium that continues to accumulate in the tanks of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, and opinions from the general public. I was recruiting.
Among them, there were opinions requesting consideration of plans such as solidifying with mortar, which has a proven track record overseas, transporting to remote islands by ship, and transporting and disposing of them outside the site of the nuclear power plant. Was there.
As a result of technical examination, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said that if it is hardened with concrete, the volume will increase and it will be difficult to secure the site, and the plan to transfer it to a remote island by ship requires a large-scale facility. Suppose it takes time.
In addition, the idea of transporting water outside the site through containers and drainage channels was difficult due to regulations.
On the other hand, regarding ocean release, the evaluation of the national subcommittee in February was reiterated, and it is said that it is realistic.
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has announced to the local governments of Fukushima Prefecture this week that it will take measures against rumors on the premise of ocean release, and it is expected that final adjustments will be made centered on ocean release in the future.