The governor of Nakhon Ratchasima has ordered to suspend the cleaning of 12 chemical drums at Ban Sap Chumphon, Sikhio District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, following washing them in the community. Found heavy metal residues in natural water sources. Initially, only 1 person is allowed, but still have to look at the criteria or not.
Progress in case of complaints found that villagers bring chemical tanks come to wash in the area of Ban Sap Chumphon Nong Ya Khao Subdistrict, Sikhio District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, found chemical residues in natural water sources.
Yesterday (15 Feb. 2022) Mr. Wichian Chantranothai, Governor of Nakhon Ratchasima Province with environmental agencies Visit the area to investigate problems The first point is a bucket washing shop near the Isan Kheaw Canal. Which has been reported by the Office of the Environment Region 11, the Pollution Control Department (PCD) found that the water quality in the water reservoirs and the Isan Green Canal near the tank washing point heavy metal contamination When checking in the manhole that was created, found the water in the well is black and orange
Like a large pond adjacent to the northeastern green canal found that the water was black and smells bad The information from the Environment Agency, Region 11, which used to take water samples from this point. Went to check in January last year, found heavy metal substances above the standard.
The condition of the tank washing shop different from the image that the news team used to record When during the month of Jan. At that time, a 1,000 liter tank was found located in a large number of areas. Next to the tank, there were labels for hazardous chemicals. Corresponds to the GHS Hazardous Chemical Symbols.
After investigating the facts in the area, Mr. Wichian ordered the immediate suspension of 12 tank cleaning businesses due to lack of permits. ready for the responsible agency file a lawsuit
while another one has a factory business license or Ror. Ror. 4, type No. 105 and 106, but ordered to check that Is the business under the conditions or not?
The tank washing operator said that it was ready to comply with the order to temporarily suspend business operations. Go until the fact check is complete. while checking the route Origin of hazardous chemicals An order has been assigned to the relevant agencies to investigate the facts further.
Pictured: Pollution Control Department
Who is allowed to clean the chemical tank?
Thai PBS examines the documents of the Department of Industrial Works. found that the legal procedure Factory that has been licensed to operate a factory and the use of chemicals that are classified as hazardous substances Must have a license to possess hazardous substances, chemical wastes, objects According to the Hazardous Substance Act, B.E. 2535
After entering the production process will cause industrial waste Call this factory “Industrial waste generator”, then to bring industrial waste out of the factory “Industrial waste generator” must be named. A clear “treatment and disposal plant”
Both “Industrial Waste Generator Plant” and “Treatment and Disposal Plant” can appoint representatives. Collector and transport industrial waste with control standards from start to destination
Pictured: Pollution Control Department
For example, the 105th factory is a factory engaged in the business of separating or landing waste or unused materials, or the 106th factory is a factory engaged in the business of bringing unused industrial products or waste from the factory to produce raw material or new products through industrial production processes But the dangerous chemical tanks that were washed in the Ban Sap Chumphon area Found that all 12 operators do not have such licenses.
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