The Ministry of Environment (MOENV) on June 24 announced the removal of the groundwater pollution remediation site listing for Ginny Metal Industrial Co., Ltd., Changhua County. After 11 years of remediation efforts, concentrations of chlorinated organic compounds and other pollutants have dropped below the groundwater pollution control standards, restoring vitality to the soil and groundwater environment. 
According to the Environmental Management Administration (EMA), it has long been investigating and remediating soil and groundwater pollution sites. In 2013, during a project investigating soil and groundwater pollution risks at active industrial facilities, contamination was discovered at the Ginny Metal site, including cis-1,2-dichloroethylene, trichloroethylene, and vinyl chloride. Trichloroethylene was found at levels up to 420 times the groundwater pollution control standard. Consequently, on July 8, 2014, the site was announced as a groundwater pollution remediation site and a pollution control zone. After 11 years of remediation efforts, chlorinated organic pollutants have been successfully remediated to meet regulatory standards. The remediation process demanded extensive manpower and resources. The supervision and guidance of a task force composed of EMA, local environmental protection department, and academic experts. The site was ultimately restored, eliminating pollution exposure risks for surrounding communities and ecosystems. 
The EMA emphasized that if routine management is lacking in areas such as business raw material, fuel, and product storage, processing zones, wastewater tank areas, and waste storage zones, leaks may occur and lead to soil and groundwater contamination. This would pose a threat to environmental quality and public health. 
The EMA once again urged businesses to enhance self-management and pollution prevention by: installing protective infrastructure, assigning dedicated personnel, strengthening preventive oversight, conducting regular inspections, and performing autonomous monitoring. In case of abnormalities or leaks, companies must notify the local competent authority within three hours, initiate inspections and repairs, and implement self-preventive measures to protect soil and groundwater quality and maintain a healthy living environment.