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Antonov crash in Kavala: What the measurements showed for toxic substances – “There is no concern”

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The indicator to be studied further is lead which is 20.4% above the Dutch list value but is well below the action point.

The results of the measurements do not cause any concern for the existence of any toxic substances around the rural area where it fell on the evening of July 16th fatal Antonov aircraft, to the Antiphilippos of the municipality of Pangaios in Kavala. This is highlighted in her briefing note of the General Directorate of the Corps of Inspectors and Auditors of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Northern Greece which was made public and in which it is emphasized – among other things – that all dangerous substances, the majority of them are at very low levels, but also those that were measured higher, are within the permissible limits.

According to what is reported, the soil and leaf samples were taken by the army on July 17 (the day after the accident), while the following days were also taken by the Department of Environment and Water Economics of the P.E. Kavala, in a radius of up to 3,500 meters. Based on these samples, the relevant measurements were made. Also, on July 25, from the Directorate of Health of the P.E. Kavala, there was also water intake from the Antiphilippi and Paleochori water wells, the results of which will be known next week. Also, from the Directorate of Agricultural Economy and Veterinary Medicine of P.E. In Kavala, fruit was also sampled from the area’s production – sunflowers, tomatoes, maize and olives – as well as water samples from the irrigation network.

As pointed out, there are no institutionalized quality standards (limit values) in national and European legislation, so the evaluation should be done by comparing the concentrations of the samples with those of the “blank sample” taken from the area that was not affected by the event , in order to assess any charge incurred due to the incident.

The results so far are compared with the “New Dutch List” and the results are satisfactory, as noted. The indicator that will be studied further is the lead which exceeds the Dutch list price by 20.4%, but is well below the point requiring action. His indicators are also being monitored manganese and titanium, but without being at levels of concern. For the parameters of phosphate and nitrate ions, there is also no concern, as they are basic components of fertilizers and are expected anyway in the area, due to its rural character, it is emphasized.

“No reason to worry”, according to the Deputy Governor of Energy

THE Deputy Regional Governor for Energy and Environment Christos Gakis, speaking to APE-MPE, he emphasized that the samples taken from the disputed area do not cause concern and there is no need to take additional measures. “The parameters do not exceed normal levels, so there is no concern”noted Mr. Gakis and added: “Only some environmental protection and restoration measures will be taken by the ministry. With the current results of the analyses, the area does not need to take additional measures, on a large scale. People do not need to be afraid and worried, we are following the course of the case which does not inspire concern.”

Mr. Gakis also mentioned that by the end of the week the analyzes of the water from the State General Laboratory made by the Ministry of Energy and Environment, in order to complete this cycle of checks and measurements. He noted, however, that based on the scientific approach to the matter, as long as there is no contamination of the soil it is rather unlikely that there is contamination of the water, once it has not passed into the water table.

Ways of compensating farmers are being sought

At the same time, Mr Mayor of Pangai Philippos Anastasiadis he said, speaking to APE-MPE, that day by day, the area where the plane crashed is returning to its daily life. He also emphasized that there has been no lifting of the ban in the area where the officers of the Dry Landmine Clearing Battalion (TENX) continue the work of clearing and gathering the ammunition.

However, the question that still remains unanswered is the how and by whom the farmers will be compensated, whose crops were destroyed not only by the crash of the aircraft but also by the extensive searches of the pyrotechnicians. According to Mr. Anastasiadis, a series of contacts and exchange of letters has already started with the Cultural Protection and the involved ministries on how the compensation of the farmers will proceed from a bureaucratic point of view.

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