Mayor Debunks Online Claims of Wastewater Released into Sea, Confirms Seawater is Safe

[webfact]

Pattaya —Pattaya City officials, led by Mayor Mr. Poramase Ngampiches, recently visited Wong Amat Beach this week to address online allegations of wastewater being released into the sea.

The inspection followed a video circulating online that alleged murky water was being released into Pattaya Bay by some seaside establishments.

 

Led by Mr. Poramase, the team comprised representatives from the Pattaya City Council, Tourist Police, City Police, and the City Engineering Department.

 

According to Mr. Poramase, he confirmed that the water observed in the video was actually overflowing rainwater, not wastewater. He explained that heavy rainfall on January 30th had caused rainwater to exceed the capacity of the drainage system in Soi Naklua 16, leading to the temporary overflow which then flowed into the sea as seen in the footage.

 

By Aim Tanakorn

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[mikebell]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

the water observed in the video was actually overflowing rainwater, not wastewater. He explained that heavy rainfall on January 30th had caused rainwater to exceed the capacity of the drainage system in Soi Naklua 16, leading to the temporary overflow which then flowed into the sea as seen in the footage.

So just a misunderstanding?

[jacko45k]

6 minutes ago, mikebell said:

So just a misunderstanding?

Since we hardly had rain since October, I somehow doubt this overflow could have been bottled and sold off as fresh spring water. I doubt Naklua has much of an isolated sewage system.

[Bday Prang]

  A deep manhole has been discovered , no need to worry , uniformed officials including a policeman are looking into it   !

  Did anybody expect him to say anything different, 

[Mr Meeseeks]

Get the uniforms on to intimidate.

Photo of 'experts' performing some 'testing'.

Plausible excuse prepared.

Punish those that posted the video online.

 

Anything I missed? 

[khunpeer]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Pattaya —Pattaya City officials, led by Mayor Mr. Poramase Ngampiches, recently visited Wong Amat Beach this week to address online allegations of wastewater being released into the sea.

The inspection followed a video circulating online that alleged murky water was being released into Pattaya Bay by some seaside establishments.

 

Led by Mr. Poramase, the team comprised representatives from the Pattaya City Council, Tourist Police, City Police, and the City Engineering Department.

 

According to Mr. Poramase, he confirmed that the water observed in the video was actually overflowing rainwater, not wastewater. He explained that heavy rainfall on January 30th had caused rainwater to exceed the capacity of the drainage system in Soi Naklua 16, leading to the temporary overflow which then flowed into the sea as seen in the footage.

 

By Aim Tanakorn

PHOTO: ข่าวคนชล

 

Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-02-08

 

- Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

 

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this mayor is still in denial-fase... maybe to prove he is right, he should take a swim in that seawater like a good example 🤪

[hotchilli]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

According to Mr. Poramase, he confirmed that the water observed in the video was actually overflowing rainwater, not wastewater. He explained that heavy rainfall on January 30th had caused rainwater to exceed the capacity of the drainage system in Soi Naklua 16, leading to the temporary overflow which then flowed into the sea as seen in the footage.

So 7 days after the rainstorm, run-off is still occurring...?

Nice try.

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

Get the uniforms on to intimidate.

Photo of 'experts' performing some 'testing'.

Plausible excuse prepared.

Punish those that posted the video online.

 

Anything I missed? 

Not a cloud in the sky?

[Bday Prang]

On 2/8/2024 at 10:09 AM, Mr Meeseeks said:

Get the uniforms on to intimidate.

Photo of 'experts' performing some 'testing'.

Plausible excuse prepared.

Punish those that posted the video online.

 

Anything I missed? 

The bit where they go to enjoy a good lunch after all the hard work 

[A1Str8]

It's widely known that waste is released into the oceans. We produce so much there's literally no place for it anymore.