AI Manages Groundwater... Jeju Samdasoo Adheres to Sustainable 'Conservation First' Principle

Jeju Samdasoo Strictly Adheres to 'Conservation First' Principle
Real-Time Monitoring Through Integrated Water Resource Information System

As droughts have become more frequent due to precipitation imbalances caused by recent climate change, Jeju Samdasoo has been rigorously adhering to a 'conservation first' principle to responsibly use groundwater, which is a public asset.

Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Development Corporation, which produces and sells Jeju Samdasoo, is a public enterprise established to provide residents with a stable and clean supply of drinking water. Of the total groundwater recharge volume in Jeju, which is 1.758 billion tons, the amount extracted for Jeju Samdasoo is only about 0.09%. By maintaining this minimal extraction principle, there has been no reported change in groundwater levels for 27 years since production began in 1998.

In accordance with the Jeju Special Law, Jeju Development Corporation conducts a groundwater impact assessment every two years. In addition, it operates an AI-based 'Jeju Samdasoo Water Source Integrated Information System (i-SGMS)' to monitor groundwater levels, water quality, and extraction volumes in real time. Using the extensive data collected, the company can predict changes in groundwater up to three months in advance and identify and respond to potential issues early on.

Jeju Samdasoo is also committed to future water resource research, in addition to groundwater conservation. Each year, it hosts the 'Jeju Water World Forum,' where domestic and international experts engage in in-depth discussions about the sustainability of groundwater and the water industry, contributing to solving global water issues. This year's forum, which runs until October 1, is themed 'Jeju's Water, Enriching Future Generations.' The event will highlight the historical and cultural value of Jeju's water, explore sustainable water management strategies, and seek ways to maximize its value and industrial utilization.

Baek Kyunghoon, CEO of Jeju Development Corporation, stated, "Groundwater is an asset for all Jeju residents and a source of life that we must protect together for the future," adding, "We will continue to manage Jeju Samdasoo in a scientific and responsible manner so that it becomes a model and solution for sustainable groundwater management."

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