Hwasun-gun Launches Full-Scale Village Sewage System Improvement Project in Dongbokho Watershed

Published 04 Mar.2022 14:16(KST)

[Hwasun=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Ji-woon] Jeollanam-do Hwasun-gun is set to actively promote the "Dongbokho Watershed Village Sewage System Improvement Project (Phase 2)" to properly treat domestic sewage generated in 12 villages of Iseo-myeon and Baek-a-myeon.

Hwasun-gun announced on the 4th that it will invest 8.4 billion KRW (2.4 billion KRW national funds, 6 billion KRW county funds) to renovate the aging village sewage systems in 4 villages of Iseo-myeon (Changrang, Singi, Yasa 3-ri, Bowol 2-ri) and 8 villages of Baek-a-myeon (Ok 2-ri, Yonggok 1-ri, Yonggok 2-ri, Imgok, Dagok 1-ri, Songdan 2-ri, Icheon 1-ri, Nochi).

The improvement project, which began construction in February, aims to upgrade 12 aging sewage treatment facilities in the target villages (11 renovations, 1 new installation), 2,889 km of sewage pipelines, and drainage facilities for 12 households by 2024.

Upon completion, the project is expected to improve the water quality of Dongbokcheon Stream, enhance public health and hygiene for residents in the Dongbokho watershed, and improve living environments.

A Hwasun-gun official stated, "Since some inconvenience is expected due to the construction, we will thoroughly manage the site," adding, "We will continue to actively secure national funds to improve the water quality of public water areas, create a pleasant residential environment, and do our best to enhance the quality of life for county residents."