Jeonnam Regional Headquarters of Korea Rural Community Corporation Successfully Develops Groundwater to Overcome Drought

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] The Korea Rural Community Corporation Jeonnam Regional Headquarters announced on the 20th that it has succeeded in the emergency groundwater development project carried out in cooperation with Wando-gun, enabling the supply of 1,450 tons of water per day.

The Wando area experienced water shortages, implementing restricted water supply, as the rainfall from October last year to February this year was only 44mm, about 16% of the average.

In response, the Korea Rural Community Corporation Jeonnam Regional Headquarters and Wando-gun conducted electrical surveys and drilling investigations from November last year in Geumildo, Neopdo (Nohwa-eup), Soando, and Yaksan-do in Wando, successfully developing groundwater from 13 wells.

Director Cho Young-ho said, “In the ongoing drought conditions, we hope this groundwater development achievement will provide practical help to residents. Since groundwater is a limited resource, careful attention and management are required from development to inspection. We will continue to cooperate with local governments and provide technical support activities utilizing the corporation’s experts.”

The KRC Groundwater Geology Technical Support Team, which successfully led this project, operates in nine regional headquarters nationwide. It supports emergency groundwater development, drought relief, and groundwater facility inspections, contributing to public safety and stabilization of water supply.

Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong bless4ya@asiae.co.kr

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