Gwangju City Conducts On-Site Investigation of Tap Water Discoloration Complaints... Implements 'Tap Water Safety Confirmation System'

Gwangju City in Gyeonggi Province announced on September 24 that it is conducting on-site verification inspections in cooperation with the Gwangju Waterworks Branch of the Korea Water Resources Corporation regarding complaints about tap water discoloration and filter discoloration received since September 19.

Gwangju City Conducts On-Site Investigation of Tap Water Discoloration Complaints and Implements 'Tap Water Safety Confirmation System' (Tap Water Passed Through Filter). Provided by Gyeonggi Gwangju City.

This comprehensive inspection will continue until September 26 and targets the water tanks and household tap water of apartment complexes where complaints have been reported. So far, water quality tests conducted in the presence of apartment residents' committees and residents at three apartment complexes with the highest number of complaints have all met water quality standards.

Notably, in some households, tap water collected after passing through a filter showed discoloration, whereas tap water that had not passed through a filter remained clear. All water quality test results were within acceptable standards.

Additionally, since the launch of the on-site reception desk for the 'Tap Water Safety Confirmation System' on September 22, a total of 384 household water quality inspections have been conducted, and all were found to meet water quality standards.

This phenomenon is believed to have been caused by a temporary inflow of suspended matter inside the water pipes due to changes in water pressure within the water supply system. The city plans to continue flushing operations at 28 hydrants and blow-off valves to ensure a safe supply of tap water for residents.

The city will provide additional information related to the results of this investigation to residents through its official website and other channels.

In this regard, Mayor Bang Sehwan emphasized, "We will continue to do our utmost to provide clean and stable tap water to our citizens," and added, "We will expedite the completion of advanced water treatment facilities at Water Purification Plants No. 1 and No. 3 to supply even higher-quality tap water."

Meanwhile, water quality complaints and applications for the 'Tap Water Safety Confirmation System' can be submitted through the Gwangju Waterworks Branch of the Korea Water Resources Corporation. The 'Tap Water Safety Confirmation System' provides prompt results through on-site visits and water quality inspections.

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