Yangcheon-gu Installs Rainwater Drain Location Markers... Faster Drainage Expected

Installation of 'Location Notification Mark' for Quick Identification and Drainage of Rainwater Inlets During Rainfall
Durability Enhanced with Special Metal Sticker Material, Visibility Secured with Bright Colors and Large Fonts
Completion of Dredging Work for Over 22,000 Rainwater Inlets by the End of This Month, Continuous Operation of Special Patrol Team to Manage Flood-Prone Areas

Yangcheon-gu (District Mayor Lee Gi-jae) announced that it has installed ‘Storm Drain Location Markers’ at 1,300 storm drains along major roads to enable quick identification of their locations, aiming to prevent safety accidents and establish a rapid drainage system during heavy rainfall.

Storm drains are structures that collect rainwater during rainfall and channel it into sewer pipes. When storm drains are blocked by fallen leaves, trash, or other debris, their drainage function weakens, leading to urban flooding, traffic congestion, and unpleasant odors, causing social inconvenience. For rapid drainage, it is important to quickly locate storm drains, but often sediment covers the drains, making them hard to spot and causing difficulties during drainage operations.

Accordingly, the district introduced a project to install ‘Storm Drain Location Markers’ that enhance visibility and durability to make storm drains easier to find. The installation targets a total of 1,300 locations, focusing on main roads lined with broadleaf street trees that are prone to flooding, commercial areas with frequent illegal dumping, and areas around subway stations with high foot traffic.

The markers were produced in six types. They are made of special metal sticker material that is highly resistant to abrasion and impact, greatly improving durability. Additionally, the markers are rectangular and enlarged in size, designed with bright colors to contrast with the dark pavement blocks, enhancing visibility. Promotional phrases to prevent illegal dumping of trash around storm drains were also included to add functionality.

The district plans to complete the first phase of installation within this month and expand the project to unmarked storm drains in the second half of the year. Furthermore, in cooperation with the Yangcheon-gu Volunteer Center, the district intends to use these location markers in campaigns to eradicate illegal dumping around storm drains.

Meanwhile, anticipating frequent heavy rains this summer, the district plans to proactively complete at least one full-scale cleaning operation for approximately 22,000 storm drains in the area by the end of this month. In addition, a ‘Storm Drain Regular Special Patrol Team’ consisting of about 20 members will be activated, focusing on areas with past flooding history, conducting regular patrols and cleaning operations more than twice a week as needed.

Lee Gi-jae, Mayor of Yangcheon-gu, stated, “Since storm drains are essential facilities for preventing urban flooding, we installed ‘Storm Drain Location Markers’ to enable rapid drainage operations and ensure they function properly during rainfall.” He added, “With record rainfall forecasted this summer, we will do our best to implement thorough flood prevention measures so that all residents can safely get through the summer.”

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