Goheung County to Launch 33.9 Billion Won Ye-nae Water Purification Plant Reconstruction in Bongrae-myeon

Replacement of Aging Water Purification Plant
"Narodo's Water Worries Are Over"

Goheung County in South Jeolla Province (Governor Gong Youngmin) is launching a massive project to address residents' concerns about water supply.

The county announced plans to fully reconstruct the Ye-nae Water Purification Plant in Bongrae-myeon, investing a total of approximately 33.9 billion won over five years from 2026 to 2030, with the budget split equally between national and county funds (50% each).

Exterior view of Goheung County Office.

The Ye-nae Water Purification Plant is the only facility supplying drinking water to residents of Narodo (Bongrae-myeon and Dongil-myeon). However, due to aging infrastructure and structural limitations, there have been repeated issues such as persistent complaints about poor water quality when raw water turbidity worsens, and overloading with an operation rate reaching up to 109% at maximum capacity.

In response, the county determined that completely reinstalling the purification plant is the only fundamental solution to the drinking water issues faced by Narodo residents. The county has continuously submitted requests regarding residents' inconveniences to the Ministry of Environment, which ultimately led to the selection of the Ye-nae Water Purification Plant site for full reconstruction in 2026.

Once the project is completed, Narodo will be equipped with a state-of-the-art water purification facility capable of processing 4,000 tons per day, establishing a stable and permanent supply system for clean water throughout the Bongrae-myeon and Dongil-myeon areas.

Governor Gong Youngmin stated, "The reconstruction of the Ye-nae Water Purification Plant is a declaration of 'water welfare innovation' for Narodo residents who have long suffered from drinking water issues," adding, "We will boldly demolish the outdated facility and provide tap water that all residents can safely drink, thereby improving the living environment and residential conditions in the Narodo area."

Meanwhile, Narodo, a collective name for Naenarodo (Dongil-myeon) and Oenarodo (Bongrae-myeon), is home to 3,198 residents and features major tourist attractions such as the Naro Space Center-the nation's first space launch vehicle site which gained attention during the Nuri rocket launch in 2022-Sukseom Island, the Bongrae Mountain cypress forest, and the popular Narodo Port for recreational fishing.

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