Gangneung City Lifts All Time-Restricted Water Supply Measures for Large Apartment Complexes

Continued Water Conservation Urged
to Prepare for Fall and Winter Droughts

Gangneung City in Gangwon Province announced that it will completely lift the time-restricted water supply (twice a day for 3 hours each, from 6 to 9 a.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.) for 113 apartment complexes with water tank capacities of 100 tons or more, effective from 6 p.m. on the 19th.

Kim Honggyu, mayor of Gangneung, announced the complete lifting of the time-restricted water supply (twice a day for 3 hours each, from 6 to 9 a.m. and p.m.) starting at 6 p.m. on the 19th, which had been implemented for 113 apartment complexes with water tank capacities of over 100 tons. Provided by Gangneung City

However, the city will maintain its policy of encouraging households to voluntarily lock 75% of their water valves in order to save water in preparation for droughts in the fall and winter.

On this day, the city held its third meeting with apartment water supply officials. During the meeting, participants agreed to lift the restrictions in order to minimize inconvenience for residents. The decision was made because recent rainfall has raised the water level at Obong Reservoir, more rain is forecast for this weekend and next week, and the water-saving efforts promoted among citizens have become established and are showing results.

Kim Honggyu, mayor of Gangneung, stated, "I would like to thank the apartment residents for participating in the time-restricted water supply and apologize for the inconvenience caused." He added, "Thanks to the recent rain, the water level at Obong Reservoir has risen to around 28%. However, this is still lower than the average for this time of year, so I appeal to citizens to continue saving water in preparation for possible droughts in the fall and winter."

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