Haenam-gun Water Supply Modernization Project 'Accelerates'

Stepwise Water Shutoff Measures Implemented for Block System Construction

Haenam-gun Office Building Exterior (Photo by Haenam-gun)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] Haenam County is accelerating the local water supply modernization project, which involves replacing old water pipes within the jurisdiction.

According to Haenam County on the 25th, the local water supply modernization project will invest a total of 33.1 billion KRW, including 16.5 billion KRW in national funds, over five years from this year to 2024. It will replace 105 km of old water pipelines in areas including Haenam-eup, Songji-myeon, Hwangsan-myeon, and Munnae-myeon, and establish a block system.

First, construction of the block system is scheduled to begin in the first half of this year. Haenam County will be divided into 21 blocks, and in case of water supply accidents, the blocks will be isolated to minimize the areas affected by water outages, thereby establishing a management system that reduces inconvenience to residents.

To this end, the isolation status of each block will be checked, and step-by-step operation of the sectional valves within the blocks will be conducted. Water outage measures due to block isolation are currently being implemented.

The water outage areas for block isolation were Songji and Bukpyeong areas on the 23rd, Samsan and the outskirts of Haenam-eup on the 25th, Hwangsan and Masan areas on the 2nd of next month, and Hwawon and Munnae-myeon areas on the 4th of next month.

Water outages are carried out from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next day, when water usage is lowest, to minimize inconvenience to residents. Prior to outages, residents are informed, and an emergency system is established to respond immediately in case of any issues.

Since the Haenam-eup water supply network was installed in 1980, Haenam County’s water supply system has aged over 20 years, resulting in increased leakage and the occurrence of rust-colored water during summer, causing various difficulties in residents’ daily lives.

Upon completion of the project, the current leakage rate of 42% is expected to decrease to 15%, and it is anticipated to play a significant role in resolving rust water issues and supplying clean water.

County Governor Myeong Hyun-gwan stated, “From this year, the long-awaited old water pipeline project for residents will be actively promoted. We will do our best to carry out the construction without delay so that residents can use the water supply without inconvenience and receive clean water.”

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