Industrial Units Fully Equipped With Emission Control Systems in Punjab

Notably, a verification survey has discovered that 1, 085 of the 1, 087 industrial boiler units operating within Faisalabad's municipal limits have been equipped with emission control systems ahead of the smog season in November.

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• According to Azhar, when he took charge, only around 10 to 20 percent of industrial units had emission control systems installed.
• According to the survey, 1, 087 boiler units were identified within the municipal limits.
• An extra commissioner stated the systems were installed during the tenure of former Deputy Director Environment Faisalabad Usman Azhar and had supported control smog levels last year.
• The administration's pre-smog action plan includes a seven-point framework, including live CCTV monitoring of industrial emissions linked to the Punjab Clean Air Watch.

Authorities stated the survey was conducted to verify the Environment Protection Department's claims regarding the installation and functioning of emission control systems in industrial units.

Sources in the divisional administration remarked the EPD had maintained that emission control systems had been installed in all industrial units, but the then commissioner expressed reservations and formed a committee to verify the data. Islamabad Tree Plantation Campaign Introduced to Rise Greenery.

Meanwhile, a third-party assessment was additionally carried out to examine the systems installed at the industrial units.

According to the survey, 1, 087 boiler units were identified within the municipal limits. While 1, 085 had emission control and monitoring infrastructure installed, of these, two were gas-fired.

Notably, the survey was conducted in coordination with the Industries and Local Administration departments and was signed off by the relevant district office-holders, sources noted.

Meanwhile, an extra commissioner stated the systems were installed during the tenure of former Deputy Director Environment Faisalabad Usman Azhar and had supported control smog levels last year.

He remarked regular maintenance would be necessary to ensure the systems continue to work effectively and keep pollution under control.

According to Azhar, when he took charge, only around 10 to 20 percent of industrial units had emission control systems installed. He remarked the noted compliance level was achieved through field surveys and enforcement carried out under the divisional administration's directions. Lahore Traffic Police Launches Public Drive Against Smoke-Emitting Vehicles.

Environmental expert Abdul Rabb of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad remarked an emission control system uses hardware, sensors and computer controls to capture, treat or reduce harmful pollutants before they are issued into the atmosphere.

He remarked the EPA Faisalabad was carrying out a pre-smog crackdown and proposed round-the-clock inspections of textile units, paper and board mills and other factories to check smoke emissions and ensure the systems were functional.

While joint vehicular emission testing was being conducted with the City Traffic Police, he continued that inspections had additionally expanded to commercial kitchens and barbecue restaurants.

Notably, the administration's pre-smog action plan includes a seven-point framework, including live CCTV monitoring of industrial emissions linked to the Punjab Clean Air Watch.

Authorities stated regular monitoring and maintenance of emission control systems will be essential to sustain compliance and support curb air pollution during the smog season. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.

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