Rayong: Amata Corporation Public Company Limited (AMATA) is actively engaging with the local community to clarify that the recent incident of water overflow into a public canal at Amata City Industrial Estate is not hazardous. The overflow was due to an excess of treated water from wastewater treatment ponds.
According to Thai News Agency, reports circulated on Facebook about water overflowing into a public canal in the Mabyangporn Subdistrict, Pluakdaeng District, and Phananim Subdistrict, Nikhom Pattana District, Rayong Province on March 2, 2026. Amata City Rayong Industrial Estate clarified that the overflow was caused by treated water exceeding the use capacity during that period, leading to a rise in the water level in the holding ponds. This caused an overflow through drainage pipes into the public canal.
The discharged water is treated and complies with wastewater discharge control standards as required by law. In response to the incident, Amata acted promptly by sealing the overflow drain to halt further discharge. The company has initiated system enhancements to prevent similar incidents, such as raising the reservoir embankment, boosting water storage capacity, installing an online water level monitoring system, and revising the overall water management plan. Continuous monitoring of water quality in public canals is being conducted through internal testing and external laboratory analyses at various locations. Additionally, biological water restoration methods are being used to restore the water quality swiftly.
To address community concerns, Amata is collaborating with community leaders and relevant agencies to clarify the situation, address concerns, and take necessary actions to minimize any potential impact. Amata emphasizes its dedication to adhering to stringent environmental standards and fostering sustainable coexistence with the community. The company is committed to implementing preventive measures by working closely with businesses within the industrial estate to avert risks and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.