Areva (contracted by Japan) can remove radioactive materials from water, but the volume that can be handled is overwhelmed by the water needed by three reactors. The amount of storage is mind-bogling.

The Japan Times reports that additional areas are under study for evacuation.Hot spots are considered to be those in which radiation exposure would exceed 20 millisieverts in the course of a year.

Beaches-
"The government will examine radiation levels in assessing water quality at bathing areas in seas, rivers and lakes, said chief Cabinet Secretary Edano.
Local governments had already started their own checks.

A government spokesman said that there was "still hope that cleanup could be completed by the end of January." HMMMMMM!
(Statement heard on a BBC news broadcast).