Garbage and dirty water "attack" Ninh Hoa beach

The coast of Dong Ninh Hoa ward, Khanh Hoa province is famous for its wild beauty, but this area is flooded with garbage, garbage is long and thick on the sand.

Unsightly scene on the beach of Dong Ninh Hoa ward. By: HIEU GIANG

In early December, the coast of Dong Ninh Hoa ward was filled with garbage, stretching along the beach, piled up in piles, from tree branches, nylon bags, plastic bottles to foam buoys...

Garbage washed up on Ninh Hoa beach, lying everywhere. Photo: HIEU GIANG

From the Dong Hai embankment heading south, many sections of the coastline are covered in long-accumulated garbage, deep in the sand. The stench makes locals and tourists wary of swimming in the sea.

The beach is at risk of pollution because of the large amount of waste washed ashore. Photo: HIEU GIANG

Ms. Nguyen Thi Bich from Ho Chi Minh City returned to her hometown to visit relatives and was surprised to see the beach covered in trash. She regretfully said: "If there was no trash, this would be a very worth-visiting destination."

Local resident Tran Tuan said large patches of offshore trash continuously drift ashore when the tide rises. This situation repeats itself. Despite regular collection by urban environmental forces and residents, the amount of trash continues to pile up.

The white sand beach became desolate and shabby. Photo: HIEU GIANG

Most of the waste that washes ashore is plastic waste, damaged fishing gear and other light materials. Photo: HIEU GIANG

A foreign tourist walks on a beach covered in rubbish. Photo: HIEU GIANG

More than 4km south of Dong Hai beach, Ninh Thuy beach also has garbage scattered along the shore.

Worryingly, untreated domestic wastewater from many households flows through storm drains and common alleys, directly into the sea.

Garbage and dirty water make the beach unkempt, the water near the shore turbid and murky, greatly affecting the environment and aesthetics.

Black wastewater from residential areas flows into the sea. Photo: HIEU GIANG

The black, foul-smelling wastewater flows straight into the sea, tearing the sand.

Many locals and tourists are concerned and hope that authorities will soon find a solution to handle the amount of garbage and the waste disposal system, returning the beach to a clean and beautiful state, avoiding environmental pollution and affecting public health.

Wastewater pipes discharge onto the white sand bank of Ninh Hoa. Photo: HIEU GIANG

Speaking to reporters, the leader of the People's Committee of Dong Ninh Hoa ward said that the local government has repeatedly cleaned up along the beach, but the amount of garbage washed up by the waves is too large and difficult to control thoroughly.

On weekends, the ward continues to mobilize forces and coordinate with people to collect garbage.

The problem of water pipes and discharge ditches into the sea has existed for many years. The Ward People's Committee has directed inspection and handling.

HIEU JIANG

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/rac-nuoc-ban-tan-cong-bien-ninh-hoa-post823715.html