Finding a solution to end the direct discharge of waste into Nha Trang Bay

In July 2025, the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Khanh Hoa province sent a report to the Provincial People's Committee on the phenomenon of untreated wastewater flowing directly into the sea at some points along the coast of Nha Trang Bay.

According to the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Khanh Hoa province, along the coastal route of Bac Nha Trang ward (from the north of Tran Phu bridge to Duong De residential area), there are currently 5 drainage outlets. Of which, the equipment of Dang Tat pumping station (at Hon Chong and Dang Tat outlets) has degraded after a long period of operation, reducing the efficiency of operation and treatment.

According to the proposal of the Department of Agriculture and Environment to the People's Committee of Khanh Hoa province, in the immediate future, it is necessary to assign the Department of Construction to organize the purchase of spare pumps; regularly maintain and operate the pumping station system; dredge and maintain the discharge gates to ensure stable and effective operation. At the same time, direct the unit assigned to operate to strengthen the supervision and management of the flap valve system, ensure that wastewater is collected and treated according to the correct process, and minimize the discharge directly into the sea when not necessary.

A corner of Hon Chong - Dang Tat beach area, Bac Nha Trang ward. Photo: HIEU GIANG

The Department of Agriculture and Environment also proposed to assign the People's Committee of Bac Nha Trang Ward to coordinate in organizing propaganda and community monitoring to promptly detect incidents and report for handling; strengthen inspection and supervision of service business establishments within the scope of wastewater connection to the wastewater treatment plant and require establishments to strictly implement regulations.

Coastal wastewater sewer, in Bac Nha Trang ward. Photo: HIEU GIANG

In the long term, the Department of Agriculture and Environment recommends investing in completing the domestic wastewater collection system in the residential area of Bac Nha Trang ward, separating and pumping it to the wastewater treatment plant according to the plan. At the same time, it is proposed that the Provincial People's Committee assign the Provincial Development Project Management Board to preside over the preparation of a report proposing the investment policy for the wastewater pollution treatment project for the drainage system in the wards of Nha Trang, Bac Nha Trang, Nam Nha Trang and Tay Nha Trang.

The Department of Agriculture and Environment also proposed to be assigned to preside over and coordinate the organization of inspections and supervision of compliance with legal regulations on environmental protection at production, business and service establishments in the area; ensure the connection and treatment of wastewater and waste in accordance with regulations;...

Previously, SGGP Newspaper also reported on the situation of some untreated wastewater being discharged directly into Nha Trang Bay, causing serious environmental pollution there.

Speaking with SGGP reporters , Dr. Nguyen Tac An, former Director of the Institute of Oceanography , said that domestic wastewater is one of the causes of pollution in Nha Trang Bay, degrading the marine ecosystem, especially coastal coral reefs.

HIEU GIANG

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/tim-phuong-an-cham-dut-tinh-trang-xa-thai-truc-tiep-ra-vinh-nha-trang-post805019.html