Two environment groups will conduct a new round of lead pollution contamination tests in San Simon, Pampanga, and other areas to look into the reported pollution caused by the illegal operation of used lead-acid battery (ULAB) recyclers and lead smelters.
The youth-based environmental advocate group SEED PH is partnering with Pure Earth Philippines in conducting a site inspection and investigation in the area.
The groups noted that barangay chairman Ramil Mangay of Barangay Dela Paz, San Simon, Pampanga reported to Mr. Arranza during an interview over SMNI Radio that chemicals are being dumped into the river near the Global Aseana Business Park in San Simon. He showed a video to prove this claim. “While we commend the prompt response from the DENR, we believe that continuous and proactive engagement with them, and other stakeholders is necessary to ensure that ULABs are well regulated.
According to its website, Pure Earth has been identifying and tackling toxic pollutants in the Philippines since 2008 through assessment of contaminated sites; pilot remediation’s, multi-stakeholder coordination, education, and industrial process reviews. To date, over 150 toxic sites have been assessed, and more than 25 percent were lead-contaminated.
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