Yongin City Wins Top Prize in Public Wastewater Treatment Facility Operation and Management Evaluation

Received High Marks for 100% Compliance with Water Quality Standards

Yongin City in Gyeonggi Province announced on November 26 that it had received the top prize in the "Public Wastewater Treatment Facility Operation and Management Evaluation" conducted by the Ministry of Environment this year.

This evaluation assesses the overall capabilities of wastewater treatment facilities operated by local governments, including operational efficiency, water quality management, safety management, response to civil complaints, and facility maintenance.

According to the city, it achieved a 100% compliance rate with legal water quality standards in this evaluation. It also received above-average scores in key areas such as facility operational efficiency and energy-saving efforts, the operation of a real-time monitoring system and prompt accident response, systematic records of regular facility inspections and maintenance, and training to strengthen the capabilities of professional operating personnel.

With this award, the city has won for the second consecutive year, following the encouragement award last year. The award ceremony is scheduled to take place on December 4 in Jeju Island.

Lee Sangil, Mayor of Yongin, stated, "We will continue to strengthen administrative and financial support to ensure the stable operation of public wastewater treatment facilities."

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