Hamyang-gun, Water Purification Plant Hygiene Inspection Led by Ministry of Environment

Filter Paper Larvae Inspection and Insect Control Facilities in Water Purification Plants Confirmed 'No Issues'

Checking the sanitation status of the water purification plant (Photo by Hamyang-gun)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Hamyang-gun, Gyeongnam Province announced on the 29th that, regarding the ‘tap water midge larvae’ incident in some areas, the joint water purification plant hygiene inspection led by the Ministry of Environment found both purification plants in the jurisdiction to be ‘normal’.

This emergency inspection focused on checking larvae in the filtration beds within the purification facilities, insect-proof equipment, and hygiene management status.

The county independently inspected the sealing of covers on filtration beds, water purification reservoirs, and water distribution reservoirs, as well as the condition of insect screens and overall hygiene.

Jo Young-hyun, Director of the Water and Sewage Business Office, stated, “We will ensure that foreign substances and organisms do not enter through the joints and burial works of water supply pipelines and supply pipes,” and urged, “Households should also regularly clean water containers and tanks and maintain hygiene to keep cleanliness thoroughly.”

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