These are first official information about pollution, presented by Chinese Administration of environmental protection.
According to information of administration, by 00:00 density of nitrobenzene 16 kilometers up the stream from water supply point of frontier Harbin reached the maximum level - 0.5805 mg per liter. By 7 hours in the morning this index reduced to 0.4943 mg per liter, which by 28 times exceeds norm.
The main part of toxic substances, which got into the water as a result of explosion at chemical plant of Jilin Petroleum and Chemical Company, locates at present moment at Harbin region. It should be mentioned that quality of water in Sungari region near Chjayuan, where benzyl spot 80 kilometers in area stayed from November 20 till November 22, reached its norm.
At Chinese State Council a special group, which will direct to Harbin for investigation of pollution, was formed. Group consists of representatives from 8 state departments.
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