On the 14th, Icheon City in Gyeonggi Province announced that it was selected as an excellent institution in the '2023 Comprehensive Evaluation of Environmental Management Improvement of Emission Facilities by Cities and Counties,' hosted by Gyeonggi Province. With this, Icheon City was selected as an excellent institution for two consecutive years following last year.
Gyeonggi Province divides 31 cities and counties into three groups and evaluates the environmental management improvement of emission facilities annually to eradicate illegal activities at pollutant-emitting businesses.
This year, Icheon City strengthened management of facilities emitting air and water pollutants by inspecting all 335 target sites, collecting 84 pollutant samples, and objectively examining the appropriateness of water pollutant treatment methods and management plans.
The city added that it took active measures such as filing complaints and administrative actions according to relevant laws against 49 sites where violations were confirmed during inspections. Additionally, administrative guidance was strengthened by consulting on key management items by industry for emission facilities.
Kim Kyung-hee, mayor of Icheon City, stated, "We will do our best to eradicate illegal activities at pollutant-emitting businesses next year as well."
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