Hwaseong City Holds Interim Report Meeting on Environmental Impact Survey Around Green Environmental Center

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Hwaseong City held an interim report meeting on the 27th regarding environmental impact surveys in areas surrounding the Hwaseong Green Environmental Center.

The interim report meeting, held at the Hwaseong Comprehensive Sports Town interview room with the attendance of Environmental Project Director Won Yong-sik and the Resource Circulation Division Chief, discussed interim results from environmental surveys conducted in March and June in areas surrounding the Hwaseong Green Environmental Center, as well as measures to alleviate concerns felt by nearby residents.

According to the interim report results presented at the meeting, sulfur oxide, an atmospheric environmental substance, was analyzed at 0.003ppm~0.004ppm by measurement point (environmental standard: 0.15ppm or less), while complex odors were detected at approximately 4 to 5 times the standard by location (environmental standard: 15 times or less). Notably, groundwater quality results fell within drinking water quality standards.

The city plans to complete year-round seasonal surveys based on additional investigation results conducted in September and November, and will disclose the survey results to residents.

Meanwhile, the environmental impact survey is conducted pursuant to the 'Act on the Promotion of Installation of Waste Treatment Facilities and Support for Surrounding Areas' to investigate environmental impacts from the operation of waste treatment facilities. By disclosing survey results to residents in surrounding impact areas, the survey is implemented to address environmental concerns and anxiety felt by local residents. Surveys are conducted every three years.