Chapter 1737 Urgent Matter

"Can we also conclude that the sewage discharged from the chemical plant's secret pipes is completely untreated industrial sewage?"

"Yes, if it has been treated, even if it exceeds the standard, it cannot be so serious. Such serious excessive heavy metal content will cause very serious damage to the human body and the environment." The Environmental Protection Bureau nodded.

"Since the pollution is so serious, have you conducted comprehensive testing on the village's wells, groundwater, crops, etc.?" Qin Feng realized the seriousness of the problem.

"We have now left a working group in Shuitou Village to conduct detailed inspections, and are also conducting comprehensive inspections on other villages downstream of the river. However, this takes time, and we will strive to complete all inspections within three days," said the Environmental Protection Bureau.

"Three days, the daylily will be cold in three days, at most two days. The detailed test results and evaluation report must be handed over to me the day after tomorrow morning. The impacts must be clearly stated to me." Qin Feng interrupted the director of the Environmental Protection Bureau.

"Yes." The EPA nodded.

"It's not just about testing, but also about whether the evidence is preserved. This is very important."

"According to the instructions of the county chief, we have preserved evidence throughout the process, and all of this evidence can be used directly as judicial evidence."

"This is not enough. After your own test results come out, immediately submit the test results and reports to the Municipal Environmental Protection Bureau. At the same time, invite the Municipal Environmental Protection Bureau to go to Shuitou Village in person to investigate and collect evidence. This is very important." Qin Feng gave another order.

"The Director of the Environmental Protection Bureau has not reported one thing clearly. Serious heavy metal pollution was detected in the crops in Shuitou Village, such as rice and vegetables." Cao Changsheng added after the Director of the Environmental Protection Bureau finished his report.

"Yes, that's true. The water quality test results from the village wells also showed the same result, but these are only preliminary test results. The specific details will not be available for another two days." The director of the Environmental Protection Bureau said quickly.

Qin Feng nodded, said nothing, picked up a pen and started writing in his notebook.

After Qin Feng finished writing, he looked at the director of the county hospital and said, "County Hospital, what are the results of your physical examination of the people in Shuitou Village?"

"Secretary, since this kind of test requires large equipment, we can't go to the site for testing, and there are too many people, so we can't solve this problem today."

"We have adjusted the hospital's arrangements today. Tomorrow morning, Songshan Town will send a car to pick up villagers to our county hospital for testing. We will set aside special equipment and medical staff to conduct the testing."

"Because we have too many staff and too few equipment, and we also have to meet the normal operation of the hospital, we can't have too many people every day. It may take three to five days to conduct a comprehensive physical examination for all the villagers in the village."

"In accordance with the instructions of the county chief, we have taken several villagers who have been confirmed to have cancer to our hospital for treatment by ambulance today," reported the director of the county hospital.

"What? Haven't these cancer patients gone to the hospital for treatment before?" Qin Feng turned to ask Wu Bo.

"That's true. I just learned about this today. After going to the hospital and being diagnosed with cancer, they all chose to give up treatment due to the high medical costs," Wu Bo replied.

"I've looked at the medical records of several people. Except for one who was in the late stage and difficult to treat, the rest were in the early and middle stages. As long as they receive active treatment, their lives can be saved." The hospital director took over.

"I asked the hospital to take these cancer patients to the hospital for treatment today. The county government will advance the treatment costs. At the same time, I will arrange for Songshan Town and relevant departments to immediately apply for subsistence allowances and major disease assistance for these families."

"None of these farmers have participated in the national medical insurance. I asked the medical insurance department to make special arrangements and pay this year's medical insurance fees in arrears. This ensures that they can enjoy medical insurance reimbursement. The medical insurance fees will be paid by our county government."

"After enjoying medical insurance reimbursement and major illness assistance, I plan to draw out a portion of our special poverty alleviation funds for the remaining medical expenses, and have it paid for by our county government to ensure that these patients can receive treatment without spending a penny." Cao Changsheng took over.

"No, we can't arrange it this way." Qin Feng shook his head and continued, "There is no problem with your arrangement. The medical expenses can be paid by our finance department, but we will not pay the bill, but only pay on behalf of you."

"The money will eventually be paid by the chemical plant in Tai'an County. Yi'an County can only pay on their behalf. You must understand this. They must compensate for all losses. This is a matter of principle."

"Also, you just said that no one in the village has participated in the medical insurance. You should contact the medical insurance department. Special cases cannot be handled only for those few patients. All villagers must participate in the medical insurance. If the people cannot afford the medical insurance money themselves, Songshan Town will buy it for them."

"It has been polluted, and no one can guarantee that other villagers will not have health problems. No matter what the result is, we will buy medical insurance for the people first, and then investigate the responsibility later. It is urgent to ensure the health of the people first." Qin Feng gave temporary instructions.

"Well, the secretary's arrangement is quite reasonable." Cao Changsheng nodded.