Japan Will Release Contaminated Water From The Fukushima Plant Into The Ocean

 

Ten years after the Fukushima Plant disaster, Japan has decided to release the contaminated water into the ocean. An estimated 1.25 million tons of water from Fukushima  has been treated. The concern becomes what impact will this have on sea life in the Pacific Ocean. The ecosystem could be disturbed by this sudden release of  waste water. Public health is also at risk. The consumption of sea food and the possible contamination of wildlife could make people sick. The waste water contains tritium and radionuclides . The government insists that the treated water will not cause harm. The process is going to be a gradual release. The practice of releasing treated water has been done by various nuclear power plants. Vapor release is a popular method for disposing of water from these facilities. Other Asian nations, environmentalists, and those in the fishing industry have voiced their concerns. So far, the radiation from Fukushima has not caused a major public health crisis. Most of the damage was induced by the earthquake in 2011. Fisheries were negatively impacted by the disaster. Over the next decade, they were able to recover. The fear is of another crisis that could put the industry at risk. Water waste treatment techniques must be done in a way to  preserve the environment and public health. The Daiichi Nuclear Plant is the reason why more research should be done with fusion reactors. A more efficient power source would ensure safety and less reliance on vapor release.