The Government of Japan announced on 22 August plans to begin the discharge of ALPS treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.
The Government of Japan has cooperated closely with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to ensure the discharge of the water in Fukushima is rigorous and science-based.
In early July, the IAEA found the release of the treated water would be consistent with internationally accepted safety standards which ensure the protection of people and the environment. The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) has reviewed the report and supports IAEA’s assessment that the proposed discharge will not adversely impact people or the environment.
Australia has full confidence in the independent, impartial and science-based technical advice provided by the IAEA.