IAEA Task Force Confirms Japan Meets International Safety Standards in ALPS Discharge Program

An IAEA Task Force conducted its latest on-site monitoring mission at Fukushima Daiichi from May 11 to 15, 2026, reviewing the ongoing ALPS-treated water ocean discharge program. The mission confirmed that Japan continues to meet international safety standards in all aspects of the discharge operation. The Task Force reviewed sampling data, discharge procedures, and TEPCO's monitoring systems. Independent ocean water samples collected by the IAEA showed no anomalous radioactivity levels at or near the discharge point. The IAEA has maintained a continuous presence at the site since the ocean discharge program began in August 2023.