Radioactive iodine found in Kawaguchi

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Radioactive iodine found in Kawaguchi

The city of Kawaguchi, north of Tokyo, says radioactive iodine-131 has been detected in one of its 7 water purification facilities. The municipal government announced on Thursday that it detected 120 becquerels of iodine per liter of water in a survey carried out on Tuesday. The reading is above the 100-becquerel safety level for infants but is safe for adults. The city of Matsudo, northeast of Tokyo, also said it detected up to 220 becquerels of iodine per liter in 2 of its purification facilities. The cities are calling on residents to refrain from letting infants drink tap water. Read more at www3.nhk.or.jp

 

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