2010_ellis_q2137_durban-south-basin_air-quality-effects-and-compliance-1472348e10f88bc2.pdf

This document is a draft written reply from the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a National Assembly question regarding air quality, health assessments, and refinery compliance in the Durban South Basin.

• The primary ambient air quality issue in the South Durban basin has been sulphur dioxide (SO2), but source emissions of SO2 were reduced by 40% over seven years following the implementation of the South Durban Basin Multi-Point Plan (SDB MPP).
• The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality (EMM) operates an air quality monitoring network consisting of twelve monitoring stations (including three background stations) and six to seven meteorological stations. This network measures priority pollutants including Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx), particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), Ozone (O3), Carbon Monoxide (CO), and total reduced Sulphur (TRS).
• A comprehensive epidemiological study of the South Durban Basin was conducted between 2000 and 2005/6 as part of the SDB MPP to link health effects with environmental pollution exposure, costing R7 million. The current strategy focuses on continuous monitoring and reducing exposure concentrations below health-based guidelines rather than ongoing epidemiological assessments.
• Environmental Management Inspectors (EMIs) identified non-compliances at two refineries. At Sapref Refinery, issues included lack of records for emission limits, unauthorized hazardous waste storage, and potential soil and water pollution; as of June 2010, the Department was reviewing Sapref's representations to decide on further enforcement. At Engen Refinery, non-compliances included failure to submit reports, starting activities without permits, and storing hazardous chemicals in unbunded areas; however, the Department informed Engen in April 2010 that enforcement action was not being considered after its representations were found adequate.

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