Crash of "Preili cheese" in the Feymanke River; The VVD is not informed

On Wednesday, July 18, the Daugavpils Environmental Regional Council of the State Environmental Service (VVD) received complaints from residents regarding fin fish found on the Feymank River, the information published on the homepage of the VVD.

VVD RVP inspectors from Daugavpils conducted and continue the survey and survey of dead fish in the section of the river from the village of Ančkina in the parish of Valkavas in the province of Vārkava to the village of Rengertova in the parish of Sutru in the district of Livani. Most likely, the temporary loss of untreated sewage from the Preiļi Cheese factory in Preiļi could have been caused by the loss of fish in the Feimankas River, the company's production process on Tuesday night, the July 17th. The amount of pollution created is being clarified. The pollution, moving along the Feymanke River, is located in shallow areas of the river and has caused locust deaths. The situation was also aggravated by the high temperature of the air, informs the VVD

Currently, Preiļu siers is working on the prevention of an emergency situation. Wastewater is currently accumulated in concrete sludge fields located on the site. The company should monitor the wastewater drainage installation of the Preiļupite and provide for other preventive measures to prevent environmental damage.

The VDD of Daugavpils started an administrative trial against Preiļu siers not to inform the SGB of the emergency situation. An estimate of the loss of fishery resources will also be made.

VVD representative Maruta Buklevich told portal "Delfi" that the circumstances of the case were being explained. "The colleagues even looked yesterday at the river and looked at the fish that was lost in another river, as well as explanations from the company, and we know if that's the reason for this accident," he said. explained Bukleviča.

The spokeswoman pointed out that if there is traffic or accidents or an emergency situation in a company for which the VVD has issued a permit for a polluting activity, it must inform the service concerned. "In the case of record keeping, we will also clarify all these conditions, then we will know exactly what causes the death of the fish," said Bukleviča.

Dead fish found in the Feimankas River. The reason – the accident at the company Preiļu siers # Preili #Latvia resulting in uncleaned water in the river. The loss of fish is local. Localized crash. Responsible services were informed and exploited
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