Hampyeong-gun Promotes 'Local Water Supply Modernization Project' to Realize Water Welfare for Residents

Signing of Consignment Agreement between Korea Water Resources Corporation and Trustee

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Hampyeong County, Jeollanam-do (acting county governor Na Yunsu) will actively promote the 'Local Waterworks Modernization Project' starting this year to realize water welfare for county residents.

On the 30th, Hampyeong County announced that it signed a consignment agreement for the Local Waterworks Modernization Project with K-water, a water specialist organization under the Ministry of Environment.

According to this agreement, the county will invest a total project cost of 27.28 billion KRW over five years until 2024. The plan focuses on renovating aging water pipelines, establishing a block system, and detecting and repairing leaks.

Additionally, from the start of the project and for five years, the county aims to raise the water service rate (the ratio of the amount of water billed to customers to the total amount produced) within the project area to 85%, thereby minimizing tap water production costs by reducing leakage.

A county official stated, "If the project is completed as planned by 2024, it will create a virtuous cycle of management efficiency and facility reinvestment in the water supply business," and added, "Since this project is for improving the quality of life of county residents, we ask for residents' understanding and cooperation regarding any inconveniences caused by the construction."

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