Iksan City Leads Environmental Improvement with Installation of Separate Sewerage Facilities

Securing 73.5 Billion KRW in National Funds, Promotion of Southern 2·3 and Northern 2 Treatment Zones

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hong Jaehee] Iksan City, Jeonbuk, is continuously promoting the separated sewer pipeline maintenance project to create a pleasant urban environment.

According to the city on the 19th, it secured 73.5 billion KRW in national funds this year to carry out three projects, including the maintenance of sewer pipelines in the ‘Nambu 2·3, Bukbu 2 treatment districts’.

Accordingly, separated drainage facilities will be gradually installed in 7,314 households in the urban area.

Previously, since starting the separated sewer pipeline maintenance construction in 2005, the city has invested a total project cost of 246.6 billion KRW to complete drainage facility projects for 17,104 households.

Once the project is completed, building owners will no longer need to install septic tanks when expanding, remodeling, or changing the use of buildings, relieving their cleaning cost burden and facilitating business type changes, which is expected to help revitalize the economy.

In addition, closing septic tanks will not only create a pleasant living environment but also reduce budget expenses through efficient sewage treatment plant operation by separating rainwater and sewage.

Kim Yongshin, head of the Water and Sewage Business Division, said, “We will continuously promote the sewer pipeline maintenance project to create a pleasant urban environment through perfect sewage treatment, resolve citizen inconveniences, and take the lead in improving the management efficiency of water and sewage projects.”

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