It is believed that hazardous substances exceeding environmental standards have been spilled from our factory outside our company’s boundaries.
Spill location: Takagawa River (near No. 18 Yoshino-cho, Suita City)
Spilled substance: Analyzed by the competent government agency
| toxic substance | Measured value | Environmental standard value |
|---|---|---|
| Pb (lead) | 0.060mg/L | 0.01mg/L |
| As (arsenic) | 0.13mg/L | 0.01mg/L |
| cadmium (Cd) | 0.0034 mg/L | 0.003 mg/L |
| total cyanide | 0.2mg/L | Not to be detected |
| total mercury | 0.0006mg/L | 0.0005mg/L |
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or concern this may cause to our neighbors.
Runoff and Environmental Impact
Although the outflow is still continuing, no fish or other casualties have been confirmed in the area, and there is no water intake downstream
, so there is no impact on human health.
We are currently working to minimize the impact while seeking instructions and guidance from the competent government agencies. The following website has an article on the announcement by the government agencies.
Kanzaki River Water Pollution Control Liaison Council Press Release
*Environmental Conservation Division, Environment Department, Suita City, Suita, Japan Groundwater contamination in the Yoshino-cho area, Suita City (Second Report)
http://www.city.suita.osaka.jp/home/soshiki/div-kankyo/kankyohozen/_59564/_60138.html
*Environmental Conservation Division, Environment Department, Suita City Water pollution in the Takagawa River in the Yoshino-cho area of Suita City
http://www.city.suita.osaka.jp/home/soshiki/div-kankyo/kankyohozen/_60240.html
Identification of cause and status of countermeasures
Although we have not yet identified the route of the spill, we will make it our top priority to remedy the situation as soon as possible. As for countermeasures, we are currently working to pump out the spilled material under the guidance of government agencies, and we are planning to enclose the plant to prevent the spilled material from flowing out, thereby minimizing the impact on the environment. The progress of these measures will be reported on this website as needed.
