Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Textile-Factory-along-Samrong-Canal-27MZIFIPG80Q.htmlConceptually similarTextile Factory along Samrong CanalGP02BG3Completed★★★★Housing of the Klong Mahawong CommunityGP02BDDCompleted★★★★Silhouette of Factory ChimneyGP02BG2Completed★★★★Temple at Samrong CanalGP02BFZCompleted★★★★Woman at Chao Phraya RiverGP02BDACompleted★★★★Water Sampling Action in ThailandGP01ZHTCompleted★★★★Mother with DaughterGP02BAPCompleted★★★★Mother and ChildGP02BDBCompleted★★★★Market at Bangplee Yai TempleGP02BE3Completed★★★★View AllGP02BG4Textile Factory along Samrong CanalA water treatment pond of Nam Boon Bleaching & Dyeing Factory, near the Samrong Canal, part of the lower Chao Phraya River basin. The waste water released from this textile factory has many different colours (from dyeing) and has a chemical smell. After passing through Bangkok, and before entering the Gulf, the Chao Phraya flows through Samut Prakan Province. A number of large canals connect to the Chao Phraya in this province, an area that houses a wide range of industrial facilities. Recent Greenpeace report reveals hazardous chemicals in the discharges from this factory, and high levels of toxic contamination in this canal. The study shows the presence of heavy metals, hormone disrupting chemicals, and human carcinogens in water and sediments.Locations:Chao Phraya River-Samut Prakan-Southeast Asia-ThailandDate:21 Aug, 2010Credit:© John Novis / GreenpeaceMaximum size:5616px X 3744pxKeywords:Canals-Chemical industry-Day-Factories-KWCI (GPI)-Outdoors-River dumping-River pollution-Rivers-Textile industry-Toxics (campaign title)-Water pollutionShoot:Chao Phraya River DocumentationRiver and water use documentation of the Chao Phraya river. The Chao Phraya River basin is the largest in Thailand, draining approximately 30% of thecountry. Along its course this river passes through several cities, including Bangkok, andultimately flows into the Upper Gulf of Thailand. After passing through Bangkok, and before entering the Gulf, the Chao Phraya flows through Samut Prakan Province. A number of large canals connect to the Chao Phraya in this province, an area that houses a wide range of industrial facilities. A recent Greenpeace report reveals hazardous chemicals in the discharges from these factories, and high levels of toxic pollution in the canals. The study shows the presence of heavy metals, hormone disrupting chemicals, and human carcinogens in water and sediments.Related Collections:"Hidden Consequences" Report on River Pollution
