Samsung Electronics’ semiconductor factory in Texas, USA acidic waste crisis is happening. The new images that emerged showed that the factory dumped acidic waste into the river for months, bringing the wetland life in the area to the point of extinction.
The amount of acidic waste discharged into the tributary is unknown at this time, and the area’s water chemistry and the impact of the waste on aquatic life have yet to be measured, according to a January 27 warning sent to the Austin Mayor and city council by the Austin Watershed Conservation Department.
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Samsung dumped 763,000 gallons of acid into the river
Samsung, which collects most of its factories in its home country of South Korea, has a large contract for other companies in Austin. chip generating semiconductor plant exists.
Samsung, which owns a semiconductor factory in Austin that operates almost 24/7, said in a statement that on Jan.industrial waste release“ confirmed that it was done. The technology giant stated that this release was prevented immediately after it was noticed and action was taken to minimize the impact on the environment.
According to the Watershed Conservation Department memo, the Samsung facility has been draining the rainwater pool in the area for 106 days. 763,000 gallons of acidic waste drained, which caused great damage to the river tributary. Austin officials investigating the area added that at the beginning of this month, the water had a “well below normal” pH level, but as of January 19, the pH returned to a near-normal level. This date seems to be in line with January 14, when Samsung took action.
Company spokesperson Michele Glaze said in a statement:Samsung Austin Semiconductor “It will adhere to environmental stewardship and take on its role in preserving the natural beauty of Central Texas.” He also underlined that Samsung informed the environmental authorities about the sulphate and hydrogen peroxide of concern.