Quickly solve environmental pollution in new rural communes
(Baonghean.vn) - After many efforts, Quynh Lap commune (Hoang Mai town) reached the new rural finish line at the end of 2017. However, officials and people here still have concerns about environmental issues...
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| As a commune located close to the sea, Quynh Lap has a fleet of more than 200 fishing boats, of which 150 have a capacity of 90 horsepower or more. Quynh Lap commune's fishing output in 2017 reached 32,500 tons, worth more than 300 billion VND. Photo: Nhat Lan |
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| There are many seafood processing facilities in the area, but the current drainage, treatment and discharge system of Quynh Lap commune has not met the demand, causing local environmental pollution. Mr. Le Van Huynh, Quyet Tam hamlet said that the drainage system was built before but did not operate effectively. Every time it rains, the entire area is flooded. Photo: NL |
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| Right on the coast are a series of seafood processing businesses that have a direct impact on the environment. However, the wastewater drainage system here is completely clogged. Photo: D.T |
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| Close-up of a clogged drainage ditch causing a foul smell. Photo: NL |
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| Faced with this situation, some production facilities have hired people to clear ditches and find ways to discharge waste into the Hoang Mai River. Photo: D.T. |
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| Some businesses spend money to hire dredging and renovating the drainage system, but because it is located in a low-lying area compared to the surrounding area, it often backs up, and the work to fix it is like "throwing stones at a duckweed pond". Photo: NL |
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| The local authorities ordered a roadside excavation to clear a drainage ditch to the Hoang Mai River. Photo: D.T. |
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| Waste after being dredged from the ditch is also dumped directly into the river mouth. Photo: NL |
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| Environmental pollution occurs at the Hoang Mai estuary. Photo: NL |
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| Coastal water of Hoang Mai River is heavily polluted. Photo: D.T. |
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| Currently in Quynh Lap commune, seafood processing facilities and fishing logistics services continue to spring up, making environmental pressure even more complicated. Photo: NL |
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| People in Quynh Lap commune hope that the local government will soon overcome the environmental pollution situation, and request businesses and seafood production facilities to be aware and determine their responsibilities in this issue. Photo: D.T |
