Changwon Special City Conducts On-Site Inspection of Sewage Facilities in Preparation for Typhoon 'Hinnamnor'

Water Reclamation Center, Pump Station, and Stormwater Basin Dredging Maintenance Efforts in Full Swing

Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam conducted an on-site inspection of public sewage facilities in preparation for the northward approach of Typhoon No. 11, 'Hinnamnor'.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Song Jong-gu] On the 2nd, the Sewerage Office of Changwon Special City, Gyeongnam, conducted proactive on-site inspections of public sewer facilities to prevent flood damage caused by Typhoon Hinnamnor No. 11 moving northward. The inspections included maintenance of rainwater inlets and drainage channels at regional water reclamation centers, drainage pump stations, flood-prone areas, and major arterial roads.

During the inspection, a comprehensive check was carried out on the normal operation and maintenance status of regional water reclamation centers and drainage pump stations, as well as emergency generators and other public sewer facilities.

Additionally, each sewer center inspected rainwater and stormwater inlets in low-lying areas and major arterial roads by region, removing foreign substances such as tree branches and fallen leaves that cause water blockages.

In particular, sediment in sewer pipelines was dredged immediately where manual dredging was possible, and in sections where manual dredging was not feasible due to being filled, dredging vehicles were deployed. All efforts were made to minimize flood and sewer backflow damage caused by heavy rain during the typhoon’s approach.

Je Jong-nam, head of the Sewerage Office, stated, “There is a limit to cleaning rainwater inlets with limited manpower during heavy rain. Therefore, to block odors, citizens’ interest and cooperation are needed, such as voluntarily removing mats or other items arbitrarily installed in rainwater inlets in commercial and residential areas until the typhoon passes.”

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