Enhancing Response and Follow-up Management Frameworks for Water Pollution Caused by Spill Accidents
- Author Jeon, Dong Jin
- Researchers Han, Daeho;Jeong, Ayeong
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Date
2024-09-30
Ⅰ. Background and Objectives of the Study
o The purpose of this study is to propose measures to improve response and post-management for water pollution incidents caused by spill accidents, aiming to prevent the recurrence of such accidents in managed streams.
ㅇ The study aims to establish a strengthened system for responding to and managing water pollution incidents caused by spill accidents by analyzing the entire process of water pollution accidents in managed streams, examining the current status and cases of water pollution incidents domestically and internationally, analyzing the limitations of existing water pollution management systems, and reviewing the trends in water pollution incident management in major advanced countries.
Ⅱ. Current Status of Water Pollution Incidents
o The volume of hazardous chemicals handled and the number of chemical accidents have increased, with a growing proportion of water pollution incidents caused by chemicals and firefighting water.
ㅇ In 2023, there were 91 chemical spill accidents and 15 fire incidents related to chemicals, marking the highest number of chemical accidents recorded to date.
ㅇ In 2022, the proportions of water pollution incidents caused by chemicals and firefighting water were 13.1% and 11.5%, respectively, representing increases of 4.3% and 7.1% compared to 2018.
oThe main causes of water pollution incidents in managed streams include insufficient containment capacity, delayed communication, and inadequate initial r ...
o The purpose of this study is to propose measures to improve response and post-management for water pollution incidents caused by spill accidents, aiming to prevent the recurrence of such accidents in managed streams.
ㅇ The study aims to establish a strengthened system for responding to and managing water pollution incidents caused by spill accidents by analyzing the entire process of water pollution accidents in managed streams, examining the current status and cases of water pollution incidents domestically and internationally, analyzing the limitations of existing water pollution management systems, and reviewing the trends in water pollution incident management in major advanced countries.
Ⅱ. Current Status of Water Pollution Incidents
o The volume of hazardous chemicals handled and the number of chemical accidents have increased, with a growing proportion of water pollution incidents caused by chemicals and firefighting water.
ㅇ In 2023, there were 91 chemical spill accidents and 15 fire incidents related to chemicals, marking the highest number of chemical accidents recorded to date.
ㅇ In 2022, the proportions of water pollution incidents caused by chemicals and firefighting water were 13.1% and 11.5%, respectively, representing increases of 4.3% and 7.1% compared to 2018.
oThe main causes of water pollution incidents in managed streams include insufficient containment capacity, delayed communication, and inadequate initial r ...