Daejeon Waterworks Headquarters Implements Measures to Secure Water Sources in Preparation for Daecheongho Drought

Proactive Response by Stages to Changes in Daecheong Dam Water Level

Chudong Water Intake Tower / Daejeon Photo by Park Jongmyung

The Daejeon Waterworks Headquarters announced that it has established a comprehensive plan to secure water sources from Daecheong Lake in preparation for droughts this year, aiming to proactively respond to potential drought situations.

The plan will be implemented in stages according to changes in the water level of the Daecheong Dam, in order to secure a stable supply of water sources during a drought.

In Stage 1 (Attention), an emergency response situation room will be established and cooperation with related agencies will be requested. In Stage 2 (Caution), a request will be made for water release from the Yongdam Dam in the Geumgang River system, and emergency water supply facilities will be inspected.

In addition, Stage 3 (Alert) includes dredging of intake channels, inspection of water supply conditions in high-altitude areas, and securing emergency water tanker vehicles, while Stage 4 (Severe) involves the installation and operation of emergency water pumps.

In particular, in the event of an emergency, the city plans to flexibly respond to low water levels in Daecheong Lake by adjusting the production of tap water at water treatment plants with different water sources according to each stage, and to secure a large stock of emergency bottled tap water for supply to citizens.

Park Dohyun, head of the Waterworks Headquarters, stated, "We will continue to monitor drought conditions and do our utmost to ensure uninterrupted tap water supply through proactive and systematic responses, such as operating an emergency situation room when drought concerns arise."

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