Jeonbuk Province Conducts Intensive Inspection of Water Play and Aquatic Facilities

Inspection of Safety and Cleanliness Management at 78 Locations

[Jeonju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kim Hanho] Jeonbuk Province announced on the 24th that it will conduct an on-site inspection of water play-type water features to ensure the health and safety of residents in preparation for the upcoming summer season.

Water play-type water features are artificial facilities that store and circulate tap water, groundwater, etc., and are used as fountains, ponds, waterfalls, and streams. Among these, facilities where people directly come into contact with water for play are currently installed and operated at 78 locations within the province.

Since related facilities had been closed for a long period due to COVID-19, Jeonbuk Province will first identify the status of operation reports and, anticipating increased demand for water play due to rising summer temperatures, will intensively inspect water quality and facility safety from the end of this month through July.

Management standards during the operation period of water play-type water features include maintaining a water depth of 30 cm or less, frequent inspection and removal of floating and settled matter, cleaning or water replacement of retention tanks at least once a week, and disinfection.

Additionally, facility managers must conduct water quality tests at least once every 15 days on four items: pH (hydrogen ion concentration), turbidity, Escherichia coli, and free residual chlorine, to maintain appropriate water quality.

Based on inspection results, minor issues such as facility cleanliness will be immediately corrected on-site, and facilities exceeding water quality standards will be promptly closed. Violations will be subject to fines, and management will be strengthened accordingly.

Furthermore, signs will be installed at entrances and other locations so that users can easily recognize safety and caution information, and measures will be taken to prepare for emergencies.

Jeonju=Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kim Hanho stonepeak@asiae.co.kr

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