Chapter 467 EPA
Xiao Ping's familiar Xiaozhou River has completely changed. The once clear water of the river had turned a strange crimson color, and the surface of the river near the shore was covered with white foam, and many dead fish floated in the gentle current. The weeds on the riverbank were all half-dead and limp, and it seemed that it would not be long before they withered. This shows that the pollution of the river has affected the land on both sides, and this is the problem that Xiao Ping is most worried about.
Wang Dacang and other farm workers were born and raised in Xiaozhou Village, and it can be said that they grew up drinking the water of Xiaozhou River. Seeing the Xiaozhou River being ruined like this, some people's eyes turned red. More people are worried about their livelihood in the future, if Xiaozhou River continues to be like this, not to mention that the farm will not be able to continue, I am afraid that even the entire Xiaozhou Village will not be able to continue to exist.
"Boss, what should we do?" Looking at the crimson river, Wang Cannon said worriedly: "If this continues, the farm and the land on both sides of the river will be completely destroyed." ”
Xiao Ping really didn't have much to do in his heart, he shook his head and said, "The smell here is too strong, go back first and then find a way." ”
The others nodded silently and walked back with heavy steps. No one was in the mood to speak along the way, and everyone's minds were full of the shocking appearance of Xiaozhou River turning red. It wasn't until he was about to walk to the side of the highway that Xiao Ping found that there were two cars parked by the river, and a few people got out of the car, standing by the river and pointing, and they didn't know what Lu Dao was talking about.
Xiao Ping and Wang Dacang glanced at each other, and walked over with the others in the farm.
"Who are you?" A few steps away from those people, Wang Cannon asked in a loud voice, "What are you doing here?"
A secretary glanced at the two of them and pointed to the middle-aged man behind him: "This is Director Guo of the County Environmental Protection Bureau." We received a reaction from the masses that something was wrong with the Xiaozhou River. Mr Kwok has always been very concerned about environmental issues, although the situation is not serious. But he still came down to inspect it himself, everyone is welcome!"
Guo Feng is in his forties this year, with a dignified appearance and tall figure, and has always been intoxicated with the feeling of being a big cadre. He was very satisfied with the secretary's words, pretending to be condescending and nodding and smiling at Xiao Ping, and really regarded himself as a great leader.
However, Xiao Ping only met Chen Lao a few days ago, and the director of the environmental protection bureau of a county is really not enough for him to see. The pollution situation has been very serious since yesterday, and the Environmental Protection Bureau did not respond until today, and Xiao Ping has been very dissatisfied with such a procrastinating style. In addition, Guo Feng's secretary actually said lightly that the situation was not serious. It made everyone even more indignant.
Xiao Ping sneered: "Please look at the Xiaozhou River in front of you, this river has been destroyed!
Seeing that these peasants did not greet themselves with awe as they imagined, but asked loudly as soon as they came, Guo Feng couldn't help but feel a little unhappy. He frowned and looked at Xiao Ping, and asked with an unhappy face, "Who are you, why do you criticize our work?"
Xiao Pingcai didn't care what the other party's mood was. Immediately said loudly: "It doesn't matter who I am, what matters is how the EPA plans to deal with this!"
Guo Feng didn't want to talk to Xiao Ping anymore, he frowned and looked at the secretary beside him, who immediately said loudly and knowingly: "Of course we will handle this matter according to the procedure." Samples are taken for testing. Determine if the level of pollution in the river water is exceeded. Then, according to the situation of exceeding the standard, determine the next treatment method......"
Before the secretary's words were finished, Xiao Ping was already sneering. These people are just too unreliable. The situation of Xiaozhou River is obvious to all, and the pungent smell is almost stunning. They even had to take samples for testing before they could determine what to do next. Wait for the solution to come out. The daylilies are cold. ”
Xiao Ping didn't have time or mood to watch the Environmental Protection Bureau do things slowly, and before the secretary could finish speaking, he interrupted him and said: "Isn't the situation obvious, a blind person can smell that the Xiaozhou River is seriously polluted." The most important thing at the moment is not to identify the source of the pollution and stop the pollution of the Xiaozhou River as soon as possible? I should first identify the manufacturer responsible for the accident and order them to stop production immediately to avoid more serious consequences!"
"Yes, stop the pollution first!"
"Find out the manufacturer who caused the accident and ask them to stop production!"
"What has a good river become?!"
"Call them for reparations!"
"And put them in jail!"
After listening to Xiao Ping's words, the workers in the farm spoke out in support of the boss's statement.
"This young man, our Environmental Protection Bureau has its own procedures, and we don't need you to guide us on what we should do!" Guo Feng was very dissatisfied with the reaction of the crowd, and immediately said with a straight face: "Everything must be legal! I think this is just a light pollution, which is also the price that must be borne in the process of economic development, and there is no need to make such a fuss about the factory shutdown." When the test results come out, we will inform the society and give treatment advice. This matter will be handled by the experts of the Environmental Protection Bureau, so you people don't have to worry about it!"
Xiao Ping sneered: "The Xiaozhou River has obviously received extremely serious pollution, but you pretend not to see it, and say that the situation is not serious! The Environmental Protection Bureau is occupied by irresponsible people like you, don't we worry about pollution?"
"You...... It's just nonsense, it's slander!" Guo Feng was speechless by Xiao Ping's question, and turned around and got into the car hatefully.
Isn't it just a small pollution, these people are so unrelenting, and they dare to ask the dignified director for coming! This made Guo Feng very annoyed, and he was determined not to talk to these Diao people anymore.
Seeing that the director was angry, the secretary hurriedly came up and glared at Xiao Ping and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? You are slandering government officials, believe it or not, I will call the police and arrest you all?
Putting aside these irresponsible words, the secretary also got into the car, and Guo Feng's car immediately disappeared - the smell here was so bad that Director Liu, who claimed to be only slightly polluted, couldn't stand it.
Two people in another car took some samples of river water from bottles and left with them. Of course, the water was brought back for testing, but as for the test results, it is difficult to say.
However, Xiao Ping felt that the final result was likely to be just a slight pollution as Director Guo said. After all, if there is a major environmental accident, the EPA is also responsible, and it is likely that even the director will be held accountable. And if it is only a slight pollution, then Guo Feng's responsibility is much smaller.
Seeing the EPA's vehicle leave, Wang asked Xiao Ping worriedly: "Boss, what should we do now?" )