Suwon to Implement Preliminary Emergency Fine Dust Reduction Measures on October 21st

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Following the issuance of the "Metropolitan Area Preliminary Emergency Fine Dust Reduction Measures," Suwon City activated its response system on October 21st, including the implementation of a 2-part vehicle system for administrative and public institutions.

The "Metropolitan Area Preliminary Emergency Fine Dust Reduction Measures" were issued after ultra-fine dust (PM 2.5) concentrations were predicted to exceed 50㎍/㎥ on October 21-22, based on conditions as of 5:15 p.m. on October 20th.

The city implemented a 2-part vehicle system for employee vehicles at 143 administrative and public institutions on October 21st. It reduced waste-to-energy facility incineration volumes by 15% and wastewater treatment facility sludge processing by 7%. Operating hours at 55 construction sites commissioned by administrative and public agencies were shortened by 50%.

The city leased 4 dust collection vehicles and 12 water spray trucks for expanded operations compared to normal times. It conducted guidance and inspections of private air-emission business sites and construction projects.

A city official stated, "When the Metropolitan Area Preliminary Emergency Reduction Measures are issued, citizens should refrain from outdoor activities and wear masks when going outside," and urged, "Please practice fine dust reduction guidelines such as using public transportation and refraining from illegal burning."