Environment in danger: Mountains of garbage from floods in Pyhra are worried

Environment in danger: Mountains of garbage from floods in Pyhra are worried

In the municipality of Pyhra in the St. Pölten district, there is currently a considerable amount of bulky waste that has been incurred by the recent flood events. Observers report questionable materials that are deposited there, including gas bottles, varnishes and car batteries that could potentially be harmful to the environment and groundwater. The concern for possible pollution increases because the garbage is stored on an insufficient surface. A resident expressed fear that some people take advantage of the emergency situation to dispose of waste.

Mayor Monika Fischer emphasized that the community was informed about the situation, but is not directly involved. The affected site is leased to a company that is used by the municipal association for environmental protection and tax inclusion in the St. Pölten district (GVU). Johann Freiler from the GVU said that the area is attached and that the authority's requirements are accordingly. In addition, the storage area is secured and is regularly monitored by the fire brigade. "We strive to comply with all regulations and to sort the garbage to the best of strength," added Freiler.

Overview of the damage

The amount of bulky waste that arises due to the flood damage in Lower Austria is around 40,000 tons, with around half of it dating from the St. Pöltner association. The GVU head of office would like to dispose of the material faster because the intermediate storage causes additional costs. It is estimated that the removal of the garbage could take up to six months. The GVU plans to start transporting the garbage to a shredder system of the EVN next week, since the combustion system in Dürn tube does not currently work due to the flood damage.

The campaign for bulky waste disposal must be carried out particularly carefully in order to minimize environmental risks. According to a source, it is critical to not simply dispose of the substances that may be environmentally harmful. A timely removal could not only protect the environment, but also relieve the residents and their concerns about their quality of life. This situation remains the focus of the municipal administration to ensure that all the necessary steps are taken to treat the waste properly.

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