ALPS Treated Water / METI Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

The Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS), a multi-nuclide removal system, removes various radioactive materials from contaminated water.

Outline of ALPS treated water

Basic Policy

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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

Status of studies on the handling of ALPS treated water

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The Inter-Ministerial Council concerning the Continuous Implementation of the Basic Policy on Handling of ALPS Treated Water





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The Subcommittee on Handling ALPS treated water



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ALPS treated water Q&A

Here, we will answer the questions of ALPS treated water.
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“treated water” and “contaminated water”>
Q1: What is “ALPS treated water”?
Q2: Why is “contaminated water” generated?

<Characteristics of the ALPS treated water>
Q3: What is tritium?
Q4: Can tritium be removed?
Q5: Does the treated water contain radioactive materials other than tritium?

<Handling of the ALPS treated water>
Q6: Why is discharge of ALPS treated water needed?
Q7: Why was Discharge into the sea selected as the method of disposal?
Q8: Is it possible to store or discharge treated water outside of Fukushima Daiichi NPS (FDNPS)?
Q9: Is it possible to store in intermediate storage facilities?


<Radiation impact of ALPS treated water>
Q10: What regulatory standards are applicable to the discharge from Fukushima Daiichi NPS (FDNPS)?
Q11: What level of radioactive impact will the release of the treated water have?

 

<Countermeasures for possible reputational damage>
Q12: What kind of countermeasures will be taken for possible reputational damage?

<Future plans>
Q13: What are the steps toward handling of treated water?

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Last updated:2024-11-21