Nakdonggang Regional Environmental Office Conducts Odor Monitoring at Changwon National Industrial Complex

The Nakdong River Basin Environmental Office will conduct monitoring for odors and other issues targeting the Changwon National Industrial Complex from the end of this month until September.

The Changwon National Industrial Complex was designated as an odor management area on the 1st of this month and is managed by city/provincial governments, district offices, and the Environmental Office. It hosts various sources of pollutant emissions.

Since the Changwon National Industrial Complex is located in a basin-type area adjacent to residential zones, complaints about odors and other issues have been continuously raised. Odors occur instantaneously and locally, making it difficult to identify causes and manage them effectively.

Accordingly, the Nakdong River Basin Environmental Office plans to focus on facilities suspected of emitting odor-causing substances in the Changwon National Industrial Complex by ▲monitoring air pollutants using advanced monitoring equipment (spectroradiometer, mobile air measurement vehicles, drones, etc.) ▲strengthening patrols during vulnerable periods (nighttime, weekends) ▲encouraging self-improvement to reduce odor emissions even if emissions are below permitted limits, and ▲verifying the proper operation of emission and prevention facilities at workplaces when necessary.

Hong Dong-gon, the head of the office, stated, “We will actively incorporate residents’ opinions to improve living conditions near the industrial complex and make every effort to ensure proper management of environmental pollutants and environmental improvements at workplaces.”

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