Red Tap Water Recurrence Prevention 'Waterworks Act' Passed in National Assembly… Shindonggeun "Strengthening Water Supply Network Management"

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] The "Partial Amendment to the Waterworks Act," aimed at preventing the recurrence of the red tap water incident, passed the National Assembly plenary session on the 6th.

The amendment, proposed by Shin Dong-geun, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea from the Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee of the National Assembly (photo, Incheon Seo-gu Eul), contains measures to prevent the recurrence of the "red tap water incident" that occurred in Incheon last May. It was prepared to strengthen the management of water supply networks to restore trust in tap water due to poor management of aging water pipes.

Rep. Shin emphasized, "In the case of water pipes, after a certain period, sediment and corrosion cause aging of the pipelines, requiring continuous cleaning and management inside the pipes, but management has been insufficient so far. By establishing provisions for support measures necessary for accident recovery and response in case of tap water quality contamination accidents, we have created a legal basis to support recurrence prevention and post-accident response systems."

The amendment includes designating areas at risk of water quality contamination as "priority management areas of water supply networks" and introduces a registration system for water supply network management agencies and a qualification system for water supply network facility operators to enhance the professionalism of water supply management.

Rep. Shin stated, "With the passage of the amendment, it has become possible to systematize the water supply network management system, enabling overall improvement of water supply management, and to present clear post-accident measures and support plans in case of tap water contamination accidents. We will continue to do our best to protect the health of the people and improve their quality of life."

Meanwhile, Rep. Shin Dong-geun officially registered as a preliminary candidate for the National Assembly in Incheon Seo-gu Eul on the 3rd and is actively challenging for re-election.

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