Ratchaburi, June 29 – Director General of the Pollution Control Department. Exposing concerns about water quality problems in the Mae Klong River Khlong Wat Pradu and branch canals, which have water quality below the standard. Intensive tutoring for the pig raising group, Ratchaburi province, to solve the problem of wastewater from the farm

Mr. Pinsak Suraswadee, Director-General of the Pollution Control Department (PCD), revealed that from monitoring the quality of surface water. Ratchaburi Province in the Mae Klong River Wat Pradu Canal and Branch Canal found that the value was lower than the water quality standard in surface water sources. According to the announcement of the Pollution Control Department Which is classified as type 4, 70% and type 5, 30%, which has problematic water quality indicators, such as dissolved oxygen (DO), organic matter (BOD), all coliform bacteria (TCB), fecal coliform bacteria (FCB) and ammonia (NH3-N) caused by effluent from pig farms.

for Ratchaburi has the most pigs in the country Most farms are located in Pak Tho, Chom Bueng, Ratchaburi, Photharam, Bang Phae and Ban Pong districts. Swine farming is highly polluted. This caused disputes and complaints from the public. Cases affected and suffering from wastewater drainage that does not meet the standards controlling wastewater from pig farming and other laws Related Illegal discharge of sewage from pig farms that affects the quality of the environment. And the utilization of public water sources in the area of Ratchaburi and nearby provinces is very important. Especially the impact on aquaculture farmers. Cultivation of horticulture, field crops and the use of water for consumption.

Mr. Pinsak said that the training was organized to enhance the potential and knowledge of environmentally friendly pig farming in Ratchaburi province. to the pig raising operators on June 29, 2023 at Lak Mueang Subdistrict Municipality Ratchaburi Province to transfer knowledge to entrepreneurs which will increase knowledge and apply the acquired knowledge to improve, maintain, and efficiently maintain the farming system and wastewater treatment system. As well as directly benefiting the swine entrepreneurs to be able to live happily with the people in the area. without problems with complaints and the expected results are pig raising operators in Ratchaburi province There is an understanding and awareness of environmentally friendly pig farming. As well as bringing the knowledge gained back to wastewater treatment to ensure that the water quality meets the specified standards. before releasing into the environment.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency