Nong-eochon Gong Jeonnam Supplies Agricultural Water to All Four Major Lakes... Reservoir Level at 89.6%

Published 16 May.2024 11:47(KST)

The Jeonnam Regional Headquarters of Korea Rural Community Corporation (Head Jo Young-ho) announced on the 16th that with the final water release from Najuho, all four major reservoirs have begun full-scale water supply to agricultural lands within Gwangju and Jeonnam.

Najuho Water Release Scene) The Jeonnam Headquarters officially began supplying water to agricultural lands within the Gwangju-Jeonnam area from all four major lakes today, starting with the final water release at Najuho.
[Photo by Korea Rural Community Corporation Jeonnam]

The four major reservoirs were constructed as part of the Yeongsan River development project to enable the Yeongsan River, which has been the lifeline supplying water to farmlands across the Honam region, to serve as an all-weather agricultural water source. These reservoirs are Jangseongho, Najuho, Damyangho, and Gwangjuho.

With a total effective storage capacity of 300 million tons, they supply agricultural water to approximately 30,000 hectares across Gwangju City, Naju City, and parts of Jeonnam (Jangseong, Damyang, Hampyeong, Yeongam), making them the largest agricultural water reservoirs managed by the Corporation.

As of this date, the average reservoir water level in the Jeonnam region is 89.6%, and the four major reservoirs stand at 84.1%, which is more than 34.9% higher compared to last year.

Accordingly, the Jeonnam Headquarters expects stable water supply throughout the year this year, unlike the drought conditions experienced last spring. However, they plan to focus on water management through phased supply measures to prevent overflow or waste in response to rapidly changing climate patterns.

Jo Young-ho, head of the Jeonnam Regional Headquarters, stated, “Despite many challenges such as the climate crisis and aging population, our farmers are sowing the seeds of hope for food security through rice planting. The Jeonnam Headquarters will do its utmost to ensure stable water supply without concerns by proactively securing and supplying water, closely monitoring the rice planting progress and reservoir water levels so that farmers’ hopes can bear abundant harvests.”