Jungnang-gu, Preemptive Maintenance of Sewer Pipelines to Prevent Flood Damage

Starting This Month, 24.4km of Aging Sewers in Myeonmok-dong and Mangu-dong to Be Replaced
Enhancing Extreme Rainfall Response and Eliminating Sewer Odors

Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Gyeong-gi) has begun repairing aging sewer pipes to prevent flood damage during the summer season.

The proactive maintenance aims to protect residents' lives and property from damage caused by heavy summer rains and to improve sewer odors resulting from aging facilities.

The maintenance targets aging sewer pipes in the Myeonmok-dong and Mangu-dong areas. In particular, Myeonmok-dong experienced concentrated heavy rainfall exceeding 70mm per hour last year, and the district plans to prepare for the rainy season this year with even more thorough management.

Starting this month, the district will demolish a total of 24.4 km of sewer pipes with poor water flow and aging pipes, and install new sewer pipes according to upgraded performance standards.

Through this, it is expected to strengthen the response capability to extreme heavy rain, ensure smooth drainage of sewage, eliminate odors, and prevent safety accidents caused by empty spaces in the road known as donggong.

Mayor Ryu Gyeong-gi said, “Protecting the safety of residents requires proactive measures and thorough management above all else,” adding, “We will do our best to build a stronger safety net to protect residents' safety and prevent flood damage.”

Last year, the district conducted a full survey of aging sewer pipes buried for over 30 years. Based on this, they plan to establish a database and develop a systematic mid- to long-term sewer maintenance plan to ensure thorough flood prevention.

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