Incheon City Conducts Soil Pollution Survey... 130 Sites Including Urban Development Areas and Gas Stations

Incheon City will conduct a soil contamination survey until October to protect citizens' health and preserve the soil ecosystem.

This survey will be conducted at a total of 130 locations, including urban development areas, gas stations, and children's playgrounds. Twenty-three items, such as harmful heavy metals and volatile organic compounds, will be investigated, and for areas exceeding soil contamination standards, the relevant district or county will carry out detailed soil investigations and administrative measures.

To enhance the expertise and systematization of the survey, on the 25th of last month, the city held a preliminary training session for district and county officials at the City Health and Environment Research Institute. The training focused on improving practical skills by providing guidance on selecting sampling points and precautions during storage and transportation.

An official from Incheon City stated, "Once soil is contaminated, it takes a lot of time and cost to purify it," adding, "We will not only conduct the survey but also research various soil contamination prevention and preservation measures so that citizens can live in a safe and pleasant environment."

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