Villagers complaint Sugar mills have been polluting dust for more than 20 years, measuring PM10 content up to 238 micrograms per cubic meter, the governor called a meeting to order the factory to fix it within 30 days.
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On February 3, 2021, Mr. Wichian Chantaranothai, Governor of Nakhon Ratchasima Province Ordered Mr. Charin Thongsuk, Deputy Governor, along with Col. Preecha Phayommai, Head of the ISO Policy and Planning Group, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Mr. Halem Chamali Gun, Director of the Environment Office Region 10 Representatives from the provincial industry Together with representatives from Korat Industry Company Limited, Phimai Sugar Plant and villagers who have been affected
The area of Baan Sap Pho Ngam Nong Ra Wiang Subdistrict, Phimai District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, to discuss solutions to sugar plant problems Causing dust pollution in the area of Phimai District Until the villagers have been affected to their health and livelihoods for more than 20 years by the meeting was held on February 2.
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Mr. Charin said that he had invited a team of engineers from the provincial and local industrial office to seriously solve the problem. With a preliminary conclusion that There are 3 problems that villagers claim: dust from sugar cane pulp. And the problem of sugarcane cars running into the factory Causing dust to affect the village
There is also a noise problem caused by the machines in the factory. Which the factory explained that The problem has been solved, but may cause another effect. Therefore want to leave the relevant units, suggesting that What does the factory have to do and what is lacking? In addition, villagers in need have to ask the villagers to have health examination in accordance with the Ministry of Public Health standards. The factory will be responsible for the expenses.
The solution to the problem of dust has ordered the provincial industry Make an order letter for the factory to speed up the improvement of the dust control system within 30 days, which will have several departments to inspect both before improving the system and after improving. Report to the province If the remedial action cannot be taken immediately, legal proceedings must be taken immediately.
Mrs. Suphap Kaewprasert, 49, a villager in Nongrawiang Subdistrict, Phimai District, said that her house is adjacent to the factory’s bagasse storage area. There is always a large, lightweight dust that is blown up in the air. The factory has made a large net and planted pine trees to block dust from affecting the village. But still does not work
Even in the near-opening season of sugar cane, around October. Until November will be affected by dust harder. It’s been like this for more than 10 years, especially during the wind, it creates dust day and night. Which also found another problem with sound Which is the sound of machines in the factory He wants the government agencies to help.
Mr. Harlem said that from the previous field. Immediate readout of PM10 particulate matter was measured at 238 micrograms per cubic meter. Tends to exceed the standard of air quality in the general atmosphere 24 hours averages that are not more than 120 micrograms, the noise level No abnormality was found Because it is not during October Until Nov.
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