Ban Phaeo farmers complain to the Minister of Industry that the factory has been releasing wastewater for years.

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Bangkok, Ban Phaeo Rong farmers Minister of Industry The factory released wastewater for years. causing fish in the canal to die Moreover, water cannot be used for agriculture. Dr. Chomkwan returns to his home island, Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. Leading the people and farmers Ban Phaeo District Samut Sakhon Province met with Ms. Pimpatra Wichaikul, Minister of Industry. To complain about being affected by wastewater problems from industrial plants in Talad Jinda Subdistrict. Nakhon Pathom Province flows into the Ta Plang canal Through Damnoen Saduak Canal Farmers cannot use water for agriculture. It also resulted in the death of a large number of fish. This problem has accumulated for many years. along with requesting help in resolving the problem, consisting of: 1. Ordering the factory or group of factories that are the cause of wastewater release in the area Talat Chinda Subdistrict Modify new wastewater treatment technology to reuse water and be able to reuse it. I n order to prevent any further impacts on water users in Ban Phaeo District. 2. Provide industry in Nakhon Pathom Province Strict inspection of factories in the area Talat Chinda Subdistrict In the matter of treating wastewater in accordance with irrigation standards for agricultural water use before releasing wastewater. 3.Giving industry to Nakhon Pathom province Not considering issuing licenses to new factories in the area Talat Chinda Subdistrict Nakhon Pathom Province that is produced and causes wastewater So that there will be no more factories that produce wastewater, and 4. Propose to order every factory to separate the rainwater system from the wastewater system. After listening to the problems from farmers Minister of Industry Ordered to the Department of Industrial Works and the inspector general who oversees the area Nakhon Pathom Province and Samut Sakhon Province Go to the area to check. and report the results quickly. Source: Thai News Agency