Env Advises Public To Stay Off Waters Ava Suspends Fish Harvest From Farms In The Area
Following the chemical spill at the sea channel near Pulau Ubin early this morning, the Ministry of the Environment officials have taken samples of the waters around the incident site for analysis. So far no dead fish has been found in the sea around the incident site.
As the waters are likely to be contaminated, ENV would like to advise members of the public not to fish or swim in the waters near Pulau Ubin, Changi, Pasir Ris, Loyang, and Punggol, until further notice.
As a further precautionary measure, Agri-food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) has immediately suspended the harvesting and sale of all fish from the 25 fish farms located in the areas affected by the chemical spill. These 25 farms supply less than 1% of our total fish supply of 100,000 tonnes a year.
AVA and ENV will monitor the situation closely. AVA will only lift the suspension on the harvesting and sale of the fish from these farms when we are confident that the fish are safe for consumption.
Issued by : Ministry of the Environment and Agri-food and Veterinary Authority
News R/No. 68/2000
4 Aug 2000
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