8 factories sealed for pollution

EPD seals eight factories for draining industrial waste

LAHORE: A team from the Environment Protection Department (EPD) sealed eight factories for draining industrial waste underground using wells and contaminating underground water. The units sealed by the department included Cane Engineering Services, Star Laboratory, Latco Engineering, ALCOP Aluminium Company, KOR Tech Auto Industry, KM Foods, Abbot Lab and Munir Agri Factory. Action against the factories was led by EPD Deputy Director Ali Ejaz. Speaking to the media, he stated that the factories were draining industrial waste into underground wells. This industrial waste was also polluting underground water, he added. Meanwhile, EPD teams also sealed Moeed Steel Mill in Wagha Town for using substandard fuel and releasing smoke.  

Published in The Express Tribune, September 20^th, 2019.