المملكة: Urgent – 20 million fine for violators of controls on injecting wastewater into underground wells
Promises Underground wells, to protect Water resourcesfrom pollution.
The center explained that non-compliance with the approved environmental requirements is considered a “serious violation” that requires strict regulatory accountability, because of its dangerous consequences on the environmental balance.
It indicated that the penalties range from 10 thousand riyals to reach the maximum limit of two million, based on the size of the violation, the quantity of pollutants, and the time period. For violation.
Financial fines
The Center indicated that the penalties are not limited to deterrent financial fines, but rather extend to obliging violators to remove the effects of the violation and treat the resulting damages immediately.
It added that the violator is also responsible for paying all the compensation prescribed, in accordance with the applicable regulations, to repair what pollution has damaged in natural resources.
Specific controls
He stressed The Center stresses the importance of all establishments and individuals adhering to specific controls, to ensure the protection of groundwater and reduce risks resulting from irregular practices.
It stressed that applying these strict measures directly contributes to the sustainability of natural resources and preserving the integrity of the environment for future generations.
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