At around 9:30 am on April 2nd, we detected water containing radiation
dose over 1,000 mSv/h in the pit* where power supply cables are stored
near the intake channel of Unit 2. Furthermore, there was a crack of
about 20 cm length on the concrete lateral of the pit, from where the
water in the pit was out flowing. At around 0:20 pm on April 2nd, we
reaffirmed the event at the scene.
We have implemented sampling of the water in the pit, together with the
seawater in front of the bar screen near the pit. These samples were
sent to Fukushima Daini Nuclear Power Station for analysis. (Reported
on April 2nd already)
At around 5:38 am on April 6th, we have observed stoppage of spilling
of water from the crack on the concrete lateral of the pit. For the
sake of completeness, we put further reinforcement for the stoppage of
leakage and consider countermeasure including continuous injection of
coagulant. We will also note the water level of turbine building of
unit 2 remain unchanged. We will further investigate if there is any
other leakage. (Reported on April 6th already)
We have been conducting sampling of seawater in front of the bar
screen near the pit. In regard to the sample collected yesterday
(April 11th), as a result of conducting nuclide analysis, radioactive
materials were detected as described in the exhibit. Accordingly, we
have reported the result of analysis to Nuclear and Industrial Safety
Agency and Fukushima Prefecture.
Regarding the results on three nuclides (iodine 131, cesium 134,
cesium 137), we would like to assume those as definite result,
however, as for other nuclides, we will revaluate in accordance with
the preventive measures formulated after being given warning from
Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency on April 1st.
* pit: a shaft made of concrete
Appendix: The result of nuclide analysis of the seawater at the front of
shallow draft quay and the screens of Unit 2 and 4 of the
Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (PDF 15.2KB)
Appendix: Radioactivity density of seawater near the quay of Fukushima
Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (PDF 10.4KB)