Nam Dan voters request to ensure clean water source for people

National Assembly deputies of constituency No. 4, including Mr. Tran Van Mao - Deputy Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation; Moong Van Tinh - official of Que Phong District Youth Union, met with voters in Nam Giang commune (Nam Dan) after the 7th session of the 14th National Assembly. Photo: Thanh Quynh

At the conference, delegate Tran Van Mao - Deputy Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation briefly reported the results of the 7th Session of the 14th National Assembly and the activities of the National Assembly Delegation of Nghe An province at this session.

Next, voters of Nam Giang commune had 11 opinions, expressing their thoughts and aspirations to the National Assembly delegates.

Voter Le Van Tien in Hamlet 6 expressed concern over the news that Cau Muou and Cau Bach Water Pumping Stations (belonging to Nghe An Water Supply Company) take water from the polluted Dao River to treat and supply to the people.

Dao River flows through Muou Bridge Level 1 Pumping Station - the place that supplies raw water to Hung Vinh Water Plant (Nghe An Water Supply Joint Stock Company). Photo: Dao Tuan

Sharing the same opinion, voter Pham Van Hau in Hamlet 1 reported the situation of many livestock farms and 2 factories and enterprises located next to Dao River often discharging waste directly into the river, causing the water source here to be heavily polluted. This is a hot issue, people have reported it many times to the authorities and sectors but it has not been handled.

Voter Hau requested that the authorities need to have timely solutions to prevent this situation, and at the same time have official information to avoid causing panic among the people.

Voter Le Van Tien in Hamlet 6 speaks at the conference. Photo: Thanh Quynh

Voter Bành Trọng Nhu in Hamlet 8 reflected that the situation of prolonged petitions and complaints still occurs in the hamlet, especially issues related to land disputes and the issuance of Land Use Right Certificates. Therefore, he suggested that the commune and district authorities should organize more dialogues and meetings with the people to answer their concerns and aspirations.

In addition, voters of Nam Giang commune also made recommendations on issues related to policies and regimes for people with meritorious services; lack of jobs for students after graduating from universities and colleges; corruption in public agencies, etc.

Responding to issues raised by voters, including the information that Nghe An Water Supply Joint Stock Company used polluted Dao River water to produce domestic water, the leader of Nam Dan District People's Committee said that he had coordinated with relevant agencies to inspect and assess. If the water plant shows signs of violating previously signed commitments, the relevant agencies will handle it according to the provisions of law.

Regarding the discharge of waste on Dao River through Nam Giang commune causing water pollution, the District People's Committee will direct units and localities to monitor and have solutions for handling.

Regarding the issue of granting Land Use Right Certificates in the commune, the District People's Committee will direct Nam Giang commune to coordinate with relevant agencies to implement according to regulations.

Nam Giang commune has a natural area of ​​1,193 hectares and a population of 7,224 people. The average income per capita is 43 million VND/year. The poverty rate is 2.6%. Photo: Google Maps

Next, Mr. Tran Van Mao - Deputy Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation received and clarified the contents of voters' concerns. The Provincial National Assembly Delegation will synthesize the opinions and recommendations and send them to relevant agencies, departments and branches.