Yeongsangang Regional Environmental Office, Full Effort to Prepare for Summer Algal Bloom Occurrence

The Yeongsangang River Basin Environmental Office of the Ministry of Environment will strengthen cooperation with related organizations to respond to the occurrence of green algae during the summer season.

The Yeongsangang Office anticipates that the rise in water temperature due to the heatwave will create a river environment favorable to green algae growth, and thus decided to strengthen cooperation with related organizations such as the Water Resources Corporation, Korea Rural Community Corporation, and local governments.

Last month, they urged related agencies to respond promptly by properly operating green algae reduction facilities such as water circulation devices.

They also formed an 'Algae Analysis Agency - Water Purification Plant Algae Response Council' to enhance inspections of odor substances and toxins in raw and purified water sources.

By implementing measures such as adjusting intake water levels and strengthening advanced treatment when water quality changes, they plan to ensure the safety of drinking water.

For environmental basic facilities located upstream of Sanbo, the frequency of guidance and inspections will be increased, and stricter total phosphorus discharge standards will be enforced for three public sewage treatment facilities.

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