“The water sampling that we took for the first five days already failed the standard for oil and grease. So hindi na po pasado ito,” said DENR MIMAROPA regional director Lormelyn Claudio.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources on Tuesday deemed several areas in Oriental Mindoro not safe for swimming after the water samples gathered from the coastal towns did not pass the water quality test amid an oil spill from a submerged motor tanker.
“The water sampling that we took for the first five days already failed the standard for oil and grease. So hindi na po pasado ito,” said DENR MIMAROPA regional director Lormelyn Claudio. But apart from the possible effect on the skin, the Department of Health warned the oil spill may likewise cause respiratory illnesses to the affected residents.
At least 18 individuals in Pola are currently suffering from respiratory illnesses, according to the report.
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