Hanam City Intensifies Sewer Dredging Ahead of Monsoon Season to Prevent Flooding

Hanam City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lee Hyunjae) announced on June 9 that it has been conducting intensive dredging operations since April through June to remove soil and waste accumulated in flood-prone areas and sewer pipes in preparation for heavy rainfall during the summer season.

Hanam City Hall exterior. Provided by Hanam City

Previously, Hanam City conducted a demand survey through the administrative welfare centers of its 14 districts to identify areas at risk of road and building flooding. Based on this survey, the city is currently carrying out dredging operations on 38 locations covering approximately 5 kilometers of sewer lines and 32 stormwater inlets.

This project is being implemented jointly by a professional dredging company and the city’s sewer management team. The operation utilizes 23.5-ton and 7.5-ton dredging vehicles, as well as city-owned equipment, to focus on removing sediment from both sewage and stormwater pipes.

Hanam City is accepting dredging requests for flood-prone areas on a continuous basis until the start of the rainy season. If dredging is required, residents can apply by providing the address and location of the facility to the Sewer Department or the relevant administrative welfare center. The city will then conduct an on-site inspection and carry out additional dredging as needed.

Hanam City plans to continue regular monitoring and ongoing dredging operations in the future, aiming not only to prevent flood damage but also to reduce odor and pest problems.

A Hanam City official stated, "Since the sewer system is a public facility directly related to residents' living environments, we will create a pleasant urban environment and minimize inconvenience to citizens through timely dredging."

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