Seoul Jung-gu, Special Disinfection of Rainwater Drains and Manholes

Special Disinfection of 3,957 Rainwater Drains and Manholes to Prevent COVID-19 Infection...Myeongdong, Dongdaemun Market, Namdaemun Market Areas with Especially High Foot Traffic

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Jung-gu, Seoul (Mayor Seo Yang-ho) has begun special disinfection and sterilization of sewage pipelines such as rainwater inlets and manholes to prevent COVID-19 infection.

The area includes Myeongdong, Dongdaemun Market, and Namdaemun Market, where the floating population is especially high. After completing the first disinfection on the 26th of last month, the district plans to continue disinfection twice a week for 10 sessions until the 26th of this month.

The district deploys three teams per day to spray eco-friendly disinfectants on a total of 3,957 sites, including manholes and rainwater inlets connected to sewage pipelines within the area.

As thorough health and hygiene management is required more than ever due to the spread of COVID-19, the district aims to eliminate sewage odors rising from rainwater inlets and manholes adjacent to living spaces, as well as various viruses and harmful bacteria.

Seo Yang-ho, Mayor of Jung-gu, said, "We are taking thorough measures by disinfecting not only multi-use facilities but also sewage pipelines to block community transmission of COVID-19," and added, "We ask residents to remember that handwashing and personal preventive measures are the first line of defense, and although it is difficult, please practice social distancing by refraining from going out and postponing gatherings for the sake of yourself and your neighbors."

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