Tan Ky treats more than 3,000 polluted wells after floods

Van Truong• October 6, 2022 07:20

(Baonghean.vn) - At this time, Tan Ky district is actively directing relevant agencies to urgently handle polluted well water after the flood, so that people have water for daily use and can soon stabilize their lives.

Professional staff handle flooded wells in Tan Ky. Photo: Van Truong.

According to people of Ky Tan commune, districtTan KyMost of the flooded wells are polluted after the water recedes, many wells are yellow and cloudy, with mud... Therefore, treating well water for people is very necessary.

Mr. Trinh Huy Toan - Chairman of the People's Committee of Ky Tan Commune (Tan Ky) said: Most of the wells in Ky Tan Commune were flooded, when the flood rose, the water swept everything into the wells, polluting the water source. Immediately after the water receded, from October 3, the commune coordinated with specialized agencies to instruct people on how to use chemicals to treat well water polluted after the flood.

Professional staff pour chemicals to treat polluted wells after floods in Ky Tan commune (Tan Ky). Photo: Van Truong.

According to the report of Tan Ky District People's Committee, the district has 3,285 flooded wells.pollutedafter the flood. Since October 3, the district has directed specialized agencies to coordinate with the People's Committees of communes to bring chemicals to treat water wells. Up to this point, the whole district has treated 2,000/3,285 water wells, and it is expected that all of the above wells will be treated by October 7.

Mixing chemicals to treat water wells in Tan Ky. Photo: Van Truong.

Volunteer organizations continue to support people in flooded areas of Tan Ky district with bottled water for drinking. Photo: Van Truong.

According to the professional agency of Tan Ky district, the treatment of water wells is carried out in the following steps: Pumping and clearing the flood water around the well, then disinfecting the well with alum and the chemical Cloramin B. After disinfection, the well water can be used.

Currently, the district and philanthropists are continuing to support people in flooded areas with necessities, prioritizing filtered water for people to use.