Yongin City Approves Ancillary Project for Water Recycling at 'Yongin Ecotown'

Utilizing Leachate from Waste Companies
as Process Water in the Biogas Facility

Yongin Ecotown, a food waste biogas facility in Yongin City, Gyeonggi Province, is moving forward with a plan to recycle leachate generated from food waste by utilizing it in the biogas facility.

On November 24, Yongin City announced that it has conditionally approved an ancillary project proposed by the private investor of Yongin Ecotown.

Perspective view of 'Yongin Ecotown' scheduled for completion next year. Provided by Yongin City

An ancillary project refers to a creative initiative that can be pursued to enhance user convenience and alleviate financial burdens, provided it does not interfere with the maintenance and operation of the facility, based on the "Basic Plan for Private Investment Projects" and related guidelines.

The proposed project involves using leachate generated by local waste companies as dilution water in the organic waste (food waste) biogas facility currently under construction at Ecotown. Leachate refers to wastewater produced during the processing of food waste.

The city expects that utilizing leachate will generate approximately 700 million won in annual revenue.

Yongin Ecotown is a project in Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, that involves moving the sewage treatment facilities of Yongin Respia underground and constructing sports and park facilities above ground. The facility is scheduled for completion in June next year, and leachate from local waste companies will be utilized starting in 2027.

The city plans to finalize the reflection of operating net profit and revenue sharing through amendments to the implementation agreement, following further discussions between the relevant departments and the project operator.

A city official stated, "This ancillary project is an opportunity to reduce the city's financial burden by generating profits for the private investor," adding, "We will do our best to ensure the final amendment to the implementation agreement proceeds smoothly."

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