ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING – ANALYSIS

1. Why is it necessary to monitor the environment? Environmental monitoring is a process of regularly measuring one or more indicators concerning the physical, chemical and biological properties of environmental components, according to a pre-set plan in time and space. These measurement methods and procedures, provide basic information with a high reliability and accuracy and can assess environmental quality developments. Periodically monitoring and supervising the environmental quality aims to analyse to what extent the environment is being affected and how production and business activities impact the environment. This is also a way for businesses to fulfil their responsibility for environmental protection, while also ensuring their own rights. Depending on the area, scale, and characteristics of the production industry, environmental monitoring includes the following factors:

- Monitoring air quality

- Monitoring water quality

- Monitoring the quality of the soil environment

- Monitoring mud and sediment quality

- Monitoring and checking to determine whether solid waste is normal or hazardous.

2. Regulations on sampling and analysis methods for environmental monitoring samples

- Sampling methods and laboratory analysis methods must be recognized by Vimcerts. In the appendix of the Decision on certification of registration of testing activities and eligibility to operate environmental monitoring services, the field and scope in which the laboratory is certified is clearly stated.

- For parameters prescribed according to Circular 10/2021/TT-BTNMT of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, if the laboratory has not yet been licensed, there must be a related subcontract. The results shown on the analysis sheet must clearly show that the results are monitored or analysed by the subcontractor.

  3. Procedures for performing environmental monitoring

      The process of performing environmental monitoring usually includes the following steps:

1. - Determine goals: First, it is necessary to determine the goals and scope of environmental monitoring. This includes determining the environmental factors that need to be measured and analysed, as well as the intended use of the monitoring information.

2. - Select indicators: Based on monitoring goals, environmental indicators that need to be measured must be selected. These indicators may include water and air quality, biodiversity, soil pollution and other similar factors.

3. - Set up of the monitoring stations: Determination of locations and set up of the monitoring stations. The latter should be placed in locations representative of the area or environment to be measured. The location and distribution of monitoring stations should be determined based on factors such as environmental exposure to humans and demographic and industrial activities.

4. – Collection of the samples: Collection of the environmental samples according to the prescribed method and schedule. Sample collection needs to comply with respective regulations and ensure the accuracy and representativeness of the sample.

5. - Sample analysis: Collected samples are transferred to the laboratory for analysis. Sample analysis may include chemical, biological, physical or other methods suitable for measuring and determining environmental indicators.

6. - Data processing and analysis: Data collected from environmental monitoring is processed and analysed to evaluate environmental quality and make comparisons with relevant standards and assessment levels.

7. - Reporting and evaluation: The results of environmental monitoring are reported and evaluated. Reporting may include a summary of the results, a trend analysis, a comparison with standards and environmental impact assessment.

8. - Suggestion of improvement measures: Based on monitoring results, environmental management and improvement measures can be proposed and implemented to minimize negative impacts on the environment and people.

This process may vary depending on the purpose and scope of environmental monitoring, as well as on legal requirements and regulations.

  4. Purpose of environmental monitoring

Environmental monitoring has been clearly regulated according to the law.

  - Periodic monitoring to serve environmental monitoring

  - Monitoring and assessing the background environment to serve the preparation of new environmental impact assessment reports or increased capacity

  - Monitoring for testing operation of wastewater or exhaust gas treatment systems

  - Monitoring for acceptance of wastewater or exhaust gas treatment works

- Monitoring serves for the inspection and sanctions for violations in the field of environmental protection

  - Other monitoring goals serve the specific requirements of business owners

5. Choose which unit to perform environmental monitoring

   FEC is one of the leading units in the field of environmental monitoring in Vietnam with professional, accurate and dedicated environmental monitoring services. FEC always updates and develops to find the latest technologies and methods to be able to provide the most detailed and accurate assessments of environmental quality. Before performing environmental monitoring, FEC will create a detailed Monitoring Plan to clearly outline each implementation step.

  Environmental monitoring plan

 The environmental monitoring plan implemented by FEC includes:

- Content about information, location, parameters, frequency and monitoring time

- Requirements for machinery, equipment, and implementation methods

- Assign tasks to parties and members participating in environmental monitoring activities

Environmental monitoring service

- Monitoring the surrounding air environment

- Emission monitoring

- Wastewater monitoring

- Analysis, evaluation, and classification of common or hazardous solid waste

- Drinking water analysis

- Monitoring of the surface water quality

- Monitoring, analysis and evaluation of the mechanical soil composition, pesticide residues and heavy metals in soil

- Monitoring the working environment

In order to monitor, measure, analyze and test the wastewater, ambient air, emissions and monitor the environment, please contact us immediately for advice, support and a quote. The FEC Group Joint Stock Company always values brand reputation and the quality of its products and services. We provide our customers with the best possible and most suitable products. For further details please contact: Hotline: 0356.541.516 Address: No. 7/71 Luong Van Tam, Dinh Ke Ward, Bac Giang City, Bac Giang Province