No pollution detected in Naujoji Vilnia after testing
Translated from Lithuanian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
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- Lithuania’s Environmental Protection Department found no pollution in the Vilnelė River or surrounding air in Naujoji Vilnia.
- Authorities launched testing after residents reported unpleasant odors and also assessed the environmental impact of waste management.
- The company Ekonovus must remove remaining waste from the Šatruva site and clean the area, which officials will inspect later.
Testing in Naujoji Vilnia found no pollution in the Vilnelė River or the surrounding air, Lithuania’s Environmental Protection Department said.
The investigation began after residents complained about unpleasant odors. Specialists also assessed the environmental impact of waste handling in the area, while the Environmental Protection Agency carried out air and water tests.
The substances detected in the tests remained below permitted limits. Since August 31, the municipality has stopped transporting waste to the Šatruva site.
Ekonovus must remove the remaining waste by Thursday and clean up the territory. The Environmental Protection Department will later check whether the site has been properly restored.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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