Bio-fertilizer firm generates income, residents suffer stench and pests

A bio-fertilizer production facility in Dray Bhăng commune is causing significant distress to local residents, who are enduring foul odors and an infestation of flies and mosquitoes. The facility, a branch of Hòa Phú Investment and Development Co., Ltd., is situated adjacent to National Highway 27 and a residential area, exacerbating the pollution.

Residents report that the stench is particularly strong on hot days and after rain. The pervasive smell and the overwhelming presence of insects have disrupted daily life and negatively impacted local businesses. Many households have resorted to keeping their doors and windows shut throughout the day to mitigate the nuisance. Flypaper has become a common sight in homes near the production site.

Nguyễn Văn Thành, director of Ea Ktur Coffee Co., Ltd., which leased the land to the bio-fertilizer company, stated that the agreement was only for storing pre-processed materials. However, the tenant began accumulating raw fertilizer, leading to the odor problem. Following resident complaints, local authorities instructed the tenant to relocate the offensive materials and adhere to the contract terms.

An inspection on April 21 by the Dray Bhăng Economic Division and local police confirmed that approximately 300 tons of coffee grounds were being stored outdoors without any cover. The composting process in the open air was identified as the source of the odor and flies, affecting homes within a 50-meter radius. The facility lacked a designated composting area, a violation of environmental regulations.

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If this situation continues, no one around here will be able to live.