Gwangyang City to Continue Indoor Water Supply Facility Improvement Project for Aged Houses Next Year

Very High Post-Satisfaction with Indoor Water Supply Facility Improvement Project for Aged Houses

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Gwangyang City has been accepting applications from citizens wishing to upgrade indoor water supply pipes since last year, investing approximately 750 million KRW to upgrade the indoor water supply pipes of 1,555 households. A satisfaction survey conducted among representatives of 622 households whose projects were completed this year showed a very high level of satisfaction.

Gwangyang City announced that it will continue the project to upgrade indoor water supply facilities in aging houses next year.

The city accepted applications from consumers wishing to upgrade indoor water supply facilities for two months starting August 13.

About 70 single-family households and about 680 multi-family households, totaling approximately 750 households, applied, and the city plans to prioritize and sequentially support the project costs for upgrades.

In particular, the city is considering expanding the support for project costs for upgrading indoor water supply facilities in aging houses to minimize the burden on citizens wishing to upgrade and to enhance the practical effects of the project.

Additionally, the city plans to actively provide guidance on pipe rehabilitation or cleaning methods that allow upgrades without having to move household belongings during the upgrade of indoor water supply facilities.

To supply citizens with the highest quality tap water, the city established detailed grounds in December 2018?the first in Jeollanam-do?to support up to 90% of project costs for upgrading indoor water supply facilities in multi-family housing with exclusive areas of 130㎡ or less and single-family houses with a total floor area of 130㎡ or less that have been in use for over 25 years.

Kim Se-hwa, head of the Waterworks Division, said, “The completion of the project depends on citizens’ post-project satisfaction,” adding, “We will do our best to ensure that many citizens can enjoy the benefits of water welfare administration through continuous promotion.”

Meanwhile, starting next year, Gwangyang City plans to conduct year-round water quality tests on tap water from 200 locations, regardless of whether they are individuals or businesses, checking five items including turbidity, acidity, residual chlorine, and the content of iron and copper to ensure citizens can safely drink tap water.

In addition, a citizen water evaluation group of about 20 members will be formed and operated to receive practical evaluations of water administration.

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