"A sample of the waste water was sent to the provincial Department of Natural Resources and Environment for testing to determine the company's violation," Trieu said.
Yoon Wou Suk, a representative from the company, admitted to the wrongdoing. However, Suk explained that the company's waste treatment facility was in operation as of 1997 but the company was building a new treatment facility, which is expected to open in just over one year.
The provincial People's Committee fined the company VND23 million (US$1,173) last year for violating environmental regulations.
In 2003, the Prime Minister approved a plan to impose harsher punishments on companies that cause severe environmental pollution. This includes Pangrim Neotex.
Under the current regulation, polluters will be fined between VND100,000-500 million ($5.2-25,500) depending on violation. — VNS
