Fukushima plant's treated water stores fall just 7% despite sea releases

Environment2051 decommissioning target in doubt as debris removal stallsIAEA inspectors confirm the safety of the water being released from Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. (TEPCO)MASATOSHI IDAAugust 25, 2026 02:00 JSTTOKYO -- Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has made little progress in removing treated wastewater despite releases into the ocean, with stored water volume falling just 7% in three years, casting doubt on the 2051 decommissioning target.