webfact 78,663 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Rising stink from floodwaters triggers health fears By The Nation The Pollution Control Department has been tasked with monitoring floodwater around the country after complaints of foul-smelling odour from stagnant runoff. The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry has expressed concern about hazardous pollution in the floodwater, as drains and sewers become overwhelmed by seasonal downpours. The ministry said it is preparing more equipment and vehicles for rescue operations underway in flood-hit communities across the country. Meanwhile, the Pollution Control Department has launched a 1650 hotline for residents to report pollution issues from flooding. The move came after locals in Nakhon Ratchasima province complained that floodwater which had been standing for more than a week was engulfing their communities in a terrible stench. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30396793 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-10-26 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 2 Link to post Share on other sites
NCC1701A 52,818 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 The water at my house in Hua Hin stinks all the time. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
from the home of CC 9,252 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 I expect Dengue will get worse than it is, especially with a lot more rain coming.. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
ThailandRyan 16,563 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 If Thai's would not throw there trash and food leftover all over the place then the floodwater would only be have as contaminated. We deployed to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, and walking through the flood waters to ensure houses were evacuated, was just plain disgusting. Many of my counterparts ended up getting sick. Fetid water from floods is full of bacteria and is a breeding ground for helicopter size mosquitos, who can bring dengue. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post DrTuner 24,558 Posted October 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2020 That's what happens when you don't have proper sewers and waste water treatment plants. Won't be fixed anytime soon. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Meeseeks 4,104 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Our water stinks of rotten eggs in Chonburi. Many residents of our moo baan have complained. Link to post Share on other sites
Paiman 1,834 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 There is another pandemic waiting around the corner. Best would be a unlimited extension of the Emergency decree until Rain Free Rain Seasons are available. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RotBenz8888 17,921 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 17 hours ago, webfact said: Pollution Control Department Jesus, these guys have some kind of challenge in this country. BTW I'm surprised to read they actually have such department... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
hotchilli 16,432 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 18 hours ago, NCC1701A said: The water at my house in Hua Hin stinks all the time. Try flushing? 2 Link to post Share on other sites
hotchilli 16,432 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 18 hours ago, webfact said: The Pollution Control Department has been tasked with monitoring floodwater around the country after complaints of foul-smelling odour from stagnant runoff. This must be the most in-active post of all the agencies! Link to post Share on other sites
Foghorn 645 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 That’s what you get when jobs given to the highest bidder and not highest qualified Link to post Share on other sites
fruitman 6,847 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 19 hours ago, DrTuner said: That's what happens when you don't have proper sewers and waste water treatment plants. Won't be fixed anytime soon. Can the sewers and treatment plants also clean up trashed plastic? Link to post Share on other sites
DrTuner 24,558 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, fruitman said: Can the sewers and treatment plants also clean up trashed plastic? Trashed plastic won't end up in sewers if they are not open. You need to separate waste water from housing and storm drains. Edited October 27, 2020 by DrTuner Link to post Share on other sites
Paiman 1,834 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 I think she was just made head of this department. Link to post Share on other sites
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