The canal in front of the Soc Son Commercial Center, My Thuan commune, is severely polluted. Photo: TUONG VI
During hot days, the small canal in front of Soc Xoai Pagoda, Son Tien Hamlet, My Thuan Commune, emits a strong, foul odor, its surface black with garbage and stagnant water. This pollution haunts many local residents whenever they pass by.
More than a year after the issue was reported in the Kien Giang newspaper, the pollution in this canal has not improved but has become increasingly serious. Household waste such as plastic bags, plastic bottles, and styrofoam containers float densely on the surface, with many sections completely covered in garbage and water hyacinths. The canal is black, murky, and emits an unpleasant odor, affecting the aesthetics and lives of the local people.
Mr. NVK, residing in Son Tien hamlet, My Thuan commune, stated that the pollution in the canal mainly stems from the habit of some residents dumping household waste into the canal. Many people use the excuse that the waste collection point is far away to throw garbage into the canal, especially in the evening. “Soc Xoai Pagoda and the local authorities have dredged and cleaned the canal many times, but the situation only lasts about 1-2 months before the problem recurs. Garbage is constantly being dumped, and boats and canoes no longer dare to pass through this section of the canal because their propellers get clogged with garbage, making movement impossible,” Mr. K said.
Not far from there, the canal surrounding the Soc Son Commercial Center (often called Ta Lua Canal by locals), especially the section in front of the Soc Son Commercial Center, is also severely polluted. The canal bed is filled with all kinds of household waste and garbage from the vendors' activities, such as plastic bags, styrofoam containers, and spoiled vegetables, floating on the water's surface. Many people throw garbage into the canal from the bridge, causing many garbage bags to get caught on power lines and bushes along the banks, ruining the aesthetics. Many sections of the canal are completely covered in garbage, the water turning murky and emitting an unpleasant odor right in the middle of a busy area.
According to Ms. NTN, a resident of Son Thinh hamlet, My Thuan commune, the Ta Lua canal has become more heavily polluted since the market was relocated to the area. Besides household waste, the amount of waste from the vendors' activities is also a major source of pollution. “During the dry season, the stench from the canal is overwhelming; even standing nearby is unpleasant. Many days, garbage and wastewater accumulate for days, and the smell permeates our houses, forcing me and my neighbors to close our doors to minimize the odor. Youth union members have organized clean-up efforts and garbage disposal, and the local government has even installed a garbage barrier to limit the flow of waste into the canal, but it's always the same; garbage is dumped into the canal every day, so the pollution continues,” Ms. N said.
According to local residents, to thoroughly address the pollution of canals and waterways, in addition to raising awareness about environmental protection through propaganda and campaigns, it is necessary to strengthen monitoring and strictly punish those who intentionally dump garbage into the canals. Some people suggested installing cameras in areas where littering frequently occurs.
To "rescue" the canals and waterways that are daily burdened by waste, we cannot rely solely on cleanup campaigns or dredging by local authorities. More importantly, we need to raise the awareness of each citizen in preserving their surrounding environment. As long as indiscriminate littering continues, these canals will continue to "cry for help," leading to environmental pollution and affecting the health and lives of the community.
Source: https://baoangiang.com.vn/nhung-con-kenh-keu-cuu-vi-rac-thai-a486076.html
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