Pocheon City Selected Twice in a Row for Ministry of Environment's Old Water Supply System Improvement Project... Secures 17.8 Billion Won in National Funding

Pocheon City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Baek Younghyeon) announced on October 16 that it had achieved the distinction of being selected for the Ministry of Environment's Old Water Supply System Improvement Project (2026-2031) for the second consecutive time, securing approximately 17.8 billion won in national funding.

Pocheon City Hall exterior. Provided by Pocheon City

With this selection, Pocheon City will be able to seamlessly connect the ongoing first phase of the Local Water Supply Modernization Project (2020-2025) with the new initiative, creating significant synergy in improving water supply efficiency, including raising the water supply rate and modernizing the water pipeline network. The city is also expected to accelerate the advancement of its water supply system.

Pocheon City plans to use this project as an opportunity to systematically renovate outdated water supply facilities throughout the city. For areas not selected, the city intends to continue pursuing improvements by securing additional national and provincial funding.

In particular, once the project is completed, the water supply rate in the target areas is expected to exceed 85%, with an anticipated annual reduction of approximately 1.9 million tons of water leakage and a cost savings of about 3.7 billion won.

A city official stated, "Being selected for this Local Water Supply Modernization Project is the result of Pocheon City's proactive efforts for systematic facility improvement," adding, "We will continue to minimize water leakage and provide stable water supply services to citizens through efficient project implementation."

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