Da Nang seawater not contaminated, tourists can swim The testing results of sea water samples in Da Nang shows that the water is normal for serving aquatic sports and entertainment activities, according to authorities of Da Nang.   On the afternoon of April 28, the Da Nang City People's Committee held a meeting with the local Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, and Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism on the test results of sea water samples of Da Nang. The meeting lasted almost three hours, but correspondents were not allowed to attend the meeting. The meeting ended at 4 pm. However, Dang Viet Dung, Vice Chairman of Da Nang City People's Committee did not make any statement. Officials of the departments participating in the meeting also refused to answer any questions of the media. The PR team of the Da Nang City People's Committee then released information about the meeting. Specifically, Dang Quang Vinh, Director of the Environmental Protection Bureau said samples of sea water collected in the districts of Ngu Hanh Son, Son Tra, Thanh Khe, and Lien Chieu after some dead fish washed ashore of Da Nang coast. "Test results show that indicators such as pH, DO (dissolved oxygen in the water), TSS (total suspended solids), NH4 + N (ammonium), Cr6 + (Chromium 6), Pb (Lead) Hg (mercury), are CN (cyanide) are within permitted limits, good for aquatic sports and entertainment activities," Vinh reported. In addition, the testing results of water samples collected on April 27 and those collected on April 17 are similar. A representative of the Da Nang Natural Resources and Environment also confirmed of no massive death of fish in the city. "The Department of Natural Resources and Environment will continue to collect sea water samples for testing in the next 30 days. The testing results will be announced every two days on the website of the Department," the representative said. On April 28 locals and tourists were swimming on the beaches of Da Nang as normal. "I do not see dead fish on the beach, and no garbage, too. The water is very clear and clean. Many of my friends who are Da Nang residents still swim so I have no reason to worry," said Tran Minh from HCM City, who was swimming on the beach of My Khe. However, at the seafood market of Hai Tho, traders could not sell fresh seafood. Fish trader said this situation has lasted for nearly a week. Pha Le, VNN