Traces of radioactive iodine were found in Tokyo’s tap water, heightening concerns about leaks from one of Japan damaged nuclear plant, officials said Saturday.

Tests of spinach and milk from farms near the blighted Fukushima Dai-ichi complex also detected radiation over government safety limits.

Government ministry officials said the tainted water was found in tap water in Tokyo and five other prefectures but did not exceed accepted safety levels.

The food came from producers up to 65 miles from the crippled plant, suggesting the area of contamination could be far wider than initially thought.

The news came as emergency workers at Fukushima nuclear complex appeared to be regaining some control of the situation for the first time since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Crews are hoping to restore electricity to the plant on Sunday, but they don’t know if the cooling systems for the reactors will work.

In the meantime, they pumped ocean water into the plant and managed to cover some of the overheated spent fuel rods.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said conditions at reactor Nos. 1, 2 and 3 had “stabilized.

The 9.0 magnitude quake and tsuanami killed more than 7,300 people and a further 11,000 are still missing.

(Source: NY Daily News)