The Japanese government continues to be upbeat.

"Prime Minister Kan says the crisis at the Fukushima No. 1 power plant can still be brought under control in six to nine months despite the meltdown in reactor No. 1."

"Tepco prepares to start pumping tainted water from No. 3 [Tuesday]. It will be transferred to a 'waste disposal facility'."
Both items, Japan Times, Tues, May 17, 2011.

Saw news photos on BBC of a gigantic barge-container ship which will be loaded with contaminated water. Destination??