Da Nang affirms seawater is safe

Along with announcing the results of seawater quality analysis taken from 4 districts, Da Nang authorities affirmed that seawater "ensures requirements" for serving the purpose of water sports and entertainment.

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On the afternoon of April 28, Mr.Dang Quang Vinh, Head of the Environmental Protection Department (under the Department of Natural Resources and Environment of Da Nang) reported the results of testing and sampling of water quality analysis along the coast of Da Nang to the city leaders.

According to Mr. Vinh, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment has conducted field inspections and taken seawater samples about 100 meters from shore, at beaches, wharves, and river mouths of all four coastal districts: Ngu Hanh Son, Son Tra, Thanh Khe, and Lien Chieu.

The results of water sample analysis show that, compared with the limit values ​​of water quality parameters,In coastal waters, beach areas, and water sports according to Vietnamese standards, parameters such as pH, DO (dissolved oxygen in water), TSS (total suspended solids), NH4+ N (Ammonium), Cr6+ (Chromium 6), Pb (Lead), Hg (Mercury), CN- (Cyanide) are all within allowable limits.

Da Nang affirms that Da Nang beach is safe, people can swim and have fun. Photo: Nguyen Dong.

Da Nang authorities affirmed that Da Nang's seawater "ensures the requirements for serving the purposes of water sports and entertainment".The results of seawater sample analysis on April 27 compared with April 17, 2015 showed that"There are no unusual fluctuations." The city has not experienced mass fish deaths like in the North Central region.

The Center for Environmental Engineering is assigned to continue to collect samples for seawater quality analysis and develop a plan for biological monitoring of seawater quality for the next 30 days, published every two days on the website of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment and the Center for Environmental Engineering from April 28. Accordingly, in addition to chemical methods, the Center willIt samples water in the bay and offshore of Da Nang for fish farming and publishes results daily.

Speaking to VnExpress, Mr. Nguyen Tu, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Quality Management in Da Nang, said that in recent days, he has assigned an officer to coordinate with the Tho Quang Fishing Port Management Board to monitor fishing boats in areas where fish are dying, as well as cars of traders transporting fish, to prevent the smuggling of dead fish from outside into Da Nang.

"Because there are no machines, monitoring is done by senses and by sight. People's actual psychology is to reduce their consumption of sea fish because of anxiety. Regular monitoring also helps reassure people," said Mr. Tu, adding that he will regularly monitor information about seawater sources to prevent poor quality seafood from entering consumers' kitchens.

Earlier on the afternoon of April 27, Da Nang issued a notice that "17 dead fish washed ashore", when there was information that mass fish deaths had spread to Da Nang. Authorities immediately took seawater samples for analysis.

According to VnExpress, dead fish have been found on beaches in Da Nang, but they are scattered, sometimes only a dead fish can be found several kilometers away. In recent days, tourists and residents have been swimming normally.

According to VNE