Phuket approved new wastewater treatment plant for Patong

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Phuket approved new wastewater treatment plant for Patong

The Phuket News

 

Bangkok officials have approved a new wastewater-treatment plant for Patong that is expected to cover 70% of the town area. Photo: The Phuket News / file

 

PHUKET: -- A new wastewater treatment centre has been approved for Patong that is expected see 70% of wastewater from within Patong Municipality to be treated before being released into the sea.

 

The new wastewater facility is planned to be built near Phra Baramee Rd, at the northern end of Patong. Currently, the only other wastewater-treatment plant is at the southern end of the town.

 

However, one issue that still remains unresolved is rental of temple land required for the project, and a budget for the project, which has already been approved, cannot be allocated until resolved.

 

Department of Local Administration Director-General Jarin Jakkapak confirmed approval of the wasterwater-treatment centre at a meeting in Patong on Saturday (Mar 4).

 

At the meeting were officials from Patong Municipality, Phuket Regional Environment Office 15, Phuket Office of Natural Resources and Environment, Prince of Songkla University, and Phuket Marine and Coastal Resources Research and Development Centre.

 

“Over the years the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus in the island’s wastewater has changed and this is what has caused the change in colour of the water when the wastewater is been released into the sea,” Mr Jarin said.

 

Full story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-approved-new-wastewater-treatment-plant-for-patong-61274.php

 

-- © Copyright Phuket News 2017-03-07

[darksidedog]

So two thirds of the water will be treated, leaving only 30% of the previous amount of number ones and number twos to float out to sea?

[Psimbo]

6 hours ago, darksidedog said:

So two thirds of the water will be treated, leaving only 30% of the previous amount of number ones and number twos to float out to sea?

Yes- god help there should be progress on the issue. Better to sit back and do nothing I guess.

 

Did you ever consider the other 30% may be processed by the existing plant?

[Ulic]

Why not aim for 100% of waste water be treated with a further 100% overcapacity capability.

The problem will only get worse. Phuket/Thailand tourism needs to clean up the environment

desperately. Both water and beaches/land. Get rid of plastic and litter, treat wastewater.  

The golden goose is dying. Save it while you can.

[GiantFan]

Coming down the hill today, noticed a piece of land fenced off on the left.  Between that house that gets hit by cars occasionally and the temple.  Wonder if this is the proposed location?