Citizens Directly Evaluate and Monitor Tap Water... Seoul Appoints 'Sudotmul Evaluation Committee' Members

15 Members Including Water Supply Experts, Citizens, Environmental and Consumer Groups Appointed to the 13th Tap Water Evaluation Committee

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Seoul Metropolitan Waterworks Authority announced on the 24th that it has appointed 15 external civilian advisory members as the 13th Seoul Tap Water Evaluation Committee to objectively monitor and evaluate the quality of Seoul's tap water, "Arisu."

The "Seoul Tap Water Evaluation Committee" operates to conduct objective evaluations and provide advice on tap water quality and water supply management by civilian advisory members representing citizens from various fields. By having civilians directly participate in the tap water quality inspection process and publicly disclose the results, it enables monitoring and objective evaluation of the quality and safety of tap water, contributing to increased public trust.

The Tap Water Evaluation Committee is composed of 15 civilian advisory members, including water supply experts, representatives from citizen, environmental, and consumer organizations, city council members, and journalists, in accordance with Article 30 of the Water Supply Act and the Seoul Tap Water Evaluation Committee Ordinance. Seoul established the 1st Tap Water Evaluation Committee in 1998 and has been operating it for 25 years.

The Seoul Metropolitan Waterworks Authority held the appointment ceremony for the 13th committee on the 21st. During the ceremony, appointment letters were presented to the 15 members of the Tap Water Evaluation Committee, and the functions and roles of the committee were explained.

Going forward, the Tap Water Evaluation Committee will participate in various activities related to Seoul's tap water, including ?regular water quality inspections and public disclosure of the results, ?providing expert advice and conducting related research projects necessary for water quality management, and ?hosting symposiums with citizens. The term of office is two years, with the possibility of reappointment.

Lee Dae-hyun, head of the Seoul Metropolitan Waterworks Authority, said, “Through the active activities of the Tap Water Evaluation Committee, which consists of external experts and represents the voice of citizens, the safety of tap water can be objectively verified.” He added, “We promise to ensure that the committee can operate autonomously and independently while providing advice for the development of Arisu.”

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