Replacement of 50km Aging Water Pipes in Incheon... Benefits 99,000 Households

Incheon Metropolitan City Waterworks Headquarters announced on the 13th that it will replace 37 aging water pipes with an investment of 33.5 billion KRW.

The total length of the water pipes to be replaced this year is 50 km, covering areas where complaints have been raised due to frequent leaks or cloudy water caused by internal corrosion of the pipes.

Additionally, some water pipes that have been buried for over 30 years will be inspected internally using endoscopy before deciding on replacement.

The replacement targets include traditional market areas such as Sinpo Market in Jung-gu and Seokbawi Market in Michuhol-gu, the old downtown area of Guwol-dong in Namdong-gu, Songnim-ro near Dongincheon Station, and water pipes near the Namdong National Industrial Complex installed in 1990.

Replacement work of aged water supply pipes
Photo by Incheon City

The Waterworks Headquarters expects that 99,000 households (210,000 people) will receive direct and indirect benefits from the replacement of aging water pipes this year. The headquarters plans to invest 102.4 billion KRW by 2027 to additionally replace 152 km of aging water pipes.

Kim In-su, head of the Incheon Metropolitan City Waterworks Headquarters, said, "We will prevent water leakage by replacing aging water pipes," adding, "We will supply 'Incheon Haneulsu,' tap water produced with the best water purification technology and process systems from four water purification plants, through clean water pipes."

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