BINTAN, IB: Environment Agency (BLH) Bintan District will soon be taking samples of black oil waste (sludge oil) that pollute the coastline Trikora, Tuesday (6 / 4) later. Having taken samplenya, BLH will be sent to the Centre.
"This is kuta do to find out whether the waste is hazardous or not," said Chief BLH Bintan Ir Harmawan Work on Monday (5 / 4) yesterday in Parliament Bintan.
He explained that this problem is common. Almost every year, often found in Bintan waters entering into the waters of Bintan. But until now, it has not been able to confirm who was responsible.
According to the work, it probably derived from the oil tanker that was done washing (tank cleaning) in the Out port limits (OPL). If the north wind coming season, usually black oil to the Bintan beach, like at the beach Trikora that exist today.
To handle this waste for not re-enter the waters of Bintan, can not only be handled by BLH. But it must be done together. Both of maritime security forces to the central government.
"This place is situated in the disposal of oil-free waters. So to penangananya be done in coordination with parties in Singapore. So if there is a waste oil vessel in the middle of the sea, can be dealt with," says Work.
As for the handling of oil that enter the waters Bintan itself, the work claimed to have difficulties. Because the budget is very limited BLH owned. Therefore, it can not be overcome just Bintan regency.
Meanwhile, Chairman of Commission I DPRD Bintan Miskal King admitted this problem asks to BLH. What is the cause, the black oil could go. Why does every year, the northern coast of Bintan and Trikora often found black oil.
"This issue should be discussed. For a very big impact for Bintan. Especially the world of tourism," said Miskal.
Continuation, if the oil when it is available and seen by tourists, hence the name of Bintan could be damaged. Not to mention the impact of the oil itself. Whether or not harmful to humans and the environment on the coast of Bintan.
For that, he hoped this issue must be resolved. So the future does not exist anymore black oil that enter keperairan Bintan. (Hnr) by: posmetrobatam.com
