Ammonia gas concentration inside the wastewater treatment plant of O · PARK2 went back to regular
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A representative from the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) stated today (October 17) that with regard to the event last night (October 16) including concentration of ammonia gas inside the wastewater treatment plant of the Organic Resources Recovery Centre Phase 2 (O ． PARK2) surpassing the Occupational Exposure Limit set by the Labour Department (LD) due to breakdown, the ammonia gas concentration has actually decreased to regular levels as an outcome of help from the Fire Services Department (FSD) and LD in dealing with the occurrence. On-site tracking information throughout this time suggest that the occurrence had actually not triggered any influence on the surrounding environment.
EPD’s specialist has actually performed emergency situation procedures to keep ammonia gas concentration at regular levels, consisting of boosting ventilation and briefly suspending operation of the wastewater treatment plant for emergency situation repair work. Throughout the fixing duration of the wastewater treatment plant, O · PARK2 will continue to accept food waste with service modifications as needed. The repair will be performed in accordance with LD and FSD’s security suggestions.