'Double' pollution is 'killing' the environment of the regulating lake in Vinh City
(Baonghean.vn) - Dead fish, foul smell, garbage everywhere... is the alarming situation of the regulating lake at the end of Bac canal, Vinh city.
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The regulating lake is the largest reservoir in Vinh city with a land area of 53 hectares, a water surface area of 40 hectares, located at the end of the North canal, in the low-lying area bordering Hung Loc commune, Hung Hoa commune and Hung Dung ward. However, this large regulating lake is currently heavily polluted. Photo: PV |
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According to the reporter's records on the afternoon of July 22, dead fish were all over the lake, emitting a strong fishy smell. Photo: PV |
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Following the wind, dead fish drifted down to the drainage dam foot area in the largest number, many of the fish bodies were badly decomposed, covered with flies. Photo: PV |
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At the foot of the steps leading down to the lake were also scattered dead fish, lying along with piles of plastic bottles. Photo: PV |
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In addition to dead fish under the lake surface, the lake area is also filled with garbage. Photo: PV |
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Non-biodegradable plastic bags are littered around the lake. It is worth mentioning that the entire lake area, which covers an area of up to 53 hectares, has no trash cans. Photo: PV |
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Many people gathered to eat and drink and thoughtlessly left trash next to the lake. Photo: PV |
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In addition, according to the reporter's records, there are dozens of beverage shops around the lake. After selling to customers, the garbage is not thoroughly cleaned up, so the already large amount of garbage becomes even larger. Photo: PV |