Prime Minister Jeong Issues Urgent Directive to Investigate Causes of "Tap Water Larvae" and Establish Recurrence Prevention Measures
[Asia Economy Reporter Kwangho Lee] As complaints about larvae in tap water have recently spread from Incheon to Paju, Seoul, and Cheongju, Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun urgently ordered a swift investigation into the cause and the establishment of thorough measures to prevent recurrence.
On the 13th, Prime Minister Chung instructed, "Under the leadership of the Ministry of Environment, promptly conduct an investigation into the cause in cooperation with relevant local governments and agencies, including Incheon Metropolitan City, and transparently inform the public of the progress to prevent the escalation of anxiety."
He continued, "Also, urgently carry out inspections of all water purification plants nationwide (484 locations) to proactively respond and prevent the spread to other regions."
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Furthermore, he stated, "Prepare thorough measures to ensure that tap water supplied and managed is trustworthy to the public."
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