Two factories shut for polluting environment - Social Issues

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August, 31 2012 09:48:14

Two factories shut for polluting environment

TAY NINH — Two factories in the southern province of Tay Ninh had been shut down for polluting the environment, according to the provincial People's Committee.

Environmental health inspectors and police found a starch production factory run by Chinh Long Company in Duong Minh Chau District discharging wastewater directly into a main canal.

A motor oil recycling factory run by Van Bao Son Company in Chau Thanh District was also found to be pumping untreated waste into Vam Co Dong river. — VNS

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