The water was originally stored in makeshift water tanks stored on site. But recently the tanks have been running out of room. The quality of the tanks have been declining as well. With cracks in the tanks, the water has been dripping out and contaminating nearby lakes and rivers.
Monday, September 2, 2013
"More leaks feared at Japan nuclear power plant" John Hollas
A nuclear power plant in Fukushima, Tokyo has been the cause for "toxic water" which has been classified as a level 3 serious incident. After the earthquake and tsunami in march of 2011 that caused the meltdowns of three reactors at the plant this is not good.
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I hope they can fix it before it starts something really bad!!!
ReplyDeleteI hope they can fix it before it starts something really bad!!!
ReplyDeleteNo!!! We can't have anymore pollution in our waters! We already have enough this needs to get under control!
ReplyDeleteI believe things like this are happening way to often and ;it is time we find a solution to it. even if it means more money, i think in the long run it will be better for our health and environment.
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