Strengthening water safety in response to concerns about contamination… Inspecting the current state of Nakdonggang-Cheong water purification plant

Nakdong River Basin Environmental Office Headquarters [Provided by Nakdong River Basin Environmental Office. Redistribution and reproduction prohibited]
, , , ‘(Changwon= Yonhap News) Reporter Jung Jong-ho = Due to the heat wave and its effects, the green algae situation in the Nakdong River has deteriorated, and the Nakdong River Basin Environmental Office (hereinafter referred to as Nakdong River Office) announced on the 20th that they will conduct an inspection of the preparedness of water purification plants for green algae response to enhance drinking water safety.’
, , , ‘This inspection will target 10 water purification plants including Chilseo, Deoksan, and Hwamyung, which draw water from the main stream of the Nakdong River in the Busan-Gyeongnam area, until the 31st.’
, , , ‘The inspection will focus on the normal operation of facilities for algae response at water purification plants, as well as the stockpile of powder activated carbon and other water treatment agents (added for water purification, disinfection, oxidation prevention in drinking water supply facilities, etc.) to assess the preparedness for algae response.’
, , , ‘Prior to this inspection, the Nakdong River Office operated river facilities such as the Gangjeonggoryeong Dam, Dalseong Dam, Hapcheonchangnyeong Dam, and Changnyeonghaman Dam along with the lower weirs to improve water flow.’
, , , ‘Nakdong River Office Director Choi Jong-won stated, “Due to the possibility of worsening green algae situation caused by the heat wave, we will focus on algae management by reinforcing inspections of water purification plants and pollution sources.”‘
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