Yeongdeungpo-gu Installs 40 Oxygen Generators in Senior Centers and Daycare Centers

Installation of Oxygen Generators in 15 Senior Centers and 25 Daycare Centers to Improve Health with High-Concentration Oxygen Supply... Subsidies for 4,000 Low-NOx Boilers, Support Increased by 80% Compared to Last Year... 200,000 KRW for General Households, 500,000 KRW for Low-Income Families, Saving 130,000 KRW Annually on Heating Costs

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Yeongdeungpo-gu (District Mayor Chae Hyun-il) is accelerating various fine dust reduction policies, such as installing oxygen generators in 40 senior centers and daycare centers, and providing subsidies for 4,000 low-NOx boilers installed.

Last year, the amount of fine dust (PM10) was highest in March (62μg/m³), and with the spring season when yellow dust becomes severe approaching, the district is proactively responding by preparing support measures for residents' health.

First, the district will support 15 public senior centers and 25 national and public daycare centers by installing a total of 40 oxygen generators.

The oxygen output of the supported devices is 1 liter per minute, with oxygen purity above 90%, which removes indoor pollutants and nitrogen and supplies highly concentrated oxygen.

It is expected that this oxygen generator support will help improve the metabolism and maintain the healthy body of elderly people and infants with weak immunity.

In addition to distributing oxygen generators, the district provides subsidies for up to 4,000 low-NOx boilers installed in households within the area on a first-come, first-served basis.

Starting April 3, as the use of eco-friendly boilers becomes mandatory under the "Air Quality Management Zone Act," the district has significantly expanded the number of supported units by about 80% compared to 2,200 units last year.

Low-NOx boilers contain nitrogen oxides (a major cause of ultrafine dust) at 20ppm or less, which is one-eighth the level of general boilers, and have a thermal efficiency of 92%, saving about 130,000 KRW annually on heating costs. They are eco-friendly boilers.

Upon installation, 200,000 KRW is supported for general households, and 500,000 KRW for low-income households such as basic livelihood security recipients and near-poverty groups.

Especially from this year, the procedure for residents has been made more convenient. The method has changed so that sellers apply for and receive subsidies, allowing buyers to purchase at a discounted price with the subsidy applied immediately upon contract.

For more details, visit the district website (http://www.ydp.go.kr), or contact the Environment Division (☎2670-3461) for inquiries.

Last year, the district installed fine dust blocking nets with an 80% blocking rate in 45 public senior centers and distributed air purifiers to 165 private senior centers in the area.

Additionally, the district is leading energy efficiency efforts through △ installation of fine dust traffic lights △ support for solar mini power plants installation △ LED lighting installation, etc.

Chae Hyun-il, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, said, “The role of local governments in protecting residents' health from fine dust is increasing,” and added, “We will prepare various policies to enable residents to enjoy clean and fresh air.”

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