Overcoming environmental pollution at Pa Uon ferry terminal

According to the reporter's records, at the Pa Uon ferry terminal area, sand pumping activities are taking place bustlingly and on a large scale. A series of large-tonnage sand suction ships are anchored on the riverbank, using high-capacity pumping equipment to suck sand from the ship to the truck. On the shore, many large trucks line up to receive sand. The sound of the pumps is incessant, combined with the rumbling sound of the trucks running along the riverside road, making the whole area noisy. The activities take place day and night, regardless of the weather, disrupting the daily lives of people living around the ferry terminal area. In addition, recently, the Pa Uon ferry terminal area has also been facing environmental pollution due to increased household and production waste.

Mud puddle created by sand pumping activities.

Right next to the wharf area, the fish market operates from dawn, attracting dozens of households to trade and exchange seafood. Taking advantage of the empty space near the ferry wharf, people also process seafood on the spot. The market is spontaneous, without any wastewater treatment system or environmental protection measures. Wastewater from the process of processing fish, washing raw materials... contains many dirty impurities and is discharged directly into the lake without treatment, emitting a foul smell, seriously affecting the surrounding environment.

Fish processing takes place right at the ferry terminal.

Not only that, along the wharf, waste from agricultural product purchasing and transportation activities is thrown haphazardly. Old sacks, plastic bags, styrofoam boxes... are piled up or floating on the water surface. On hot days, the stench from the waste is strong, making the air even more stuffy. Flies appear densely, directly affecting the lives and health of households living near the ferry terminal. Mr. LVH, a resident of this area, was upset: The sound of the engine running all night, no one can sleep. The road to the house is muddy, sand trucks run continuously, making the road to the wharf flooded with mud and sand. Moreover, there is too much waste, polluting the living environment.

People living around the ferry terminal said that in the past, when the terminal was a tourist transit point to the lake, this place used to be a bustling place. Every day, tourists came to visit, explore the natural landscape, experience boating, take photos and enjoy local specialties. Thanks to that, many households living around the terminal have had a stable income from services such as picking up and dropping off passengers, selling food, rowing tourist boats, renting life jackets and protective gear, etc.

However, in recent years, the number of tourists has become increasingly sparse. Local people have repeatedly petitioned the village and town management boards, reflecting the environmental pollution caused by sand pumping and seafood processing activities. However, there have been no specific measures to deal with it.

Waste from seafood processing floats on the water surface.

Mr. La Van Dien, Party cell secretary and head of Pa Uon sub-district, said: There are currently about 10 households living in the ferry terminal area. The sub-district has received complaints from residents about sand pumping taking place all day long, affecting their lives. However, because the ferry terminal area is not under the management of the sub-district, we do not have the authority to handle it.

Discussing this issue with the leaders of Muong Giang town, Mr. Luong Van Bua, Chairman of the town People's Committee, said: Up to now, the town has not received any recommendations or feedback related to the above content. The town will direct the Urban Order and Environment Management Team to go to the grassroots to verify and inspect this content.

The pollution at Pa Uon ferry has been going on for quite a long time, causing significant impacts on the lives of local residents. We request that the authorities quickly intervene and deal with the pollution. At the same time, re-plan the ferry and restore a clean and beautiful space to continue attracting tourists to the lake area.

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