Various voices in Fukushima Prefecture to decide the policy of releasing treated water to the ocean

Regarding the method of disposing of treated water containing radioactive substances such as tritium, the government has decided to release it to the sea, but while it is accepted that it can not be released from Fukushima prefecture, there are various concerns such as rumors. The voice is rising.

Of these, a man in his 60s living in Fukushima said, "I think it is within the limits of international standards, so I think it can't be helped." A 21-year-old man attending Fukushima University said, "Step by step, before. It is important to move forward, but I would like you to clarify the safety of the water that is released even little by little. "

On the other hand, a 19-year-old woman from Fukushima City said, "I want you not to let it flow into the sea. I want you to think of a way to avoid it. I hate having a bad image because of reputational damage. I think, "he said, and some people were worried about the rumors.

At tourist facilities lined with fresh fish stores ...

At tourist facilities in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, where fresh fish stores are lined up, visitors and people involved in the store said that it is important for them to understand their safety as well as their concerns about damage from rumors.

A man in his 70s in Iwaki City said, "I think that rumor damage will definitely occur. It is said that it is safe because people all over the country are not informed of the safety and there are a series of scandals of TEPCO releasing to the ocean. I can't trust you. "

On the other hand, a man in his 60s who visited from Ibaraki Prefecture said, "Even if it is released into the ocean, I think that if I continue to inspect it and find it safe, I will buy Fukushima fish without worrying about it. However, I understand the safety. Many people do not, so the country needs to convey safety to people all over the country. "

In addition, Yukio Ito, the manager of "Marufuto Direct Sales Store", which handles fresh fish produced in the prefecture, said, "Given the reconstruction of Fukushima Prefecture as a whole, it would be harmful to keep the tank in place, so I think it is unavoidable to release it to the ocean. , Rumor damage will occur. I was disappointed that the fish in Fukushima could not be sold 10 years ago, but I have to continue strict inspections and continue to convey safety. "