Inje County Establishes Disaster-Resilient Tap Water Supply System... Begins Reservoir Expansion

Inje County: "Safe and Reliable Water at All Times"
Completion of Seohwa Cheondo Integrated Water Supply Facility Purification Plant Expansion
Cheondo and Wontong Reservoir Expansion Projects Begin in Early December

Inje County, Gangwon Province, announced on December 9 that the expansion of the water purification plant, a key phase of the Seohwa Cheondo Integrated Water Supply Facility Expansion Project, was completed in early December. As a result, the existing slow sand filtration system (2,000 tons) has been upgraded and expanded to a rapid filtration system (6,000 tons), ensuring a stable supply of tap water even in disaster situations.

Expansion of Seohwa Cheondo Integrated Water Supply Facility. Provided by Inje County

The main feature of this plant expansion is the significant enhancement of water purification capabilities, enabling a swift response to rapid water quality changes caused by events such as heavy rainfall and the inflow of muddy water. With the introduction of the rapid filtration system, purification efficiency during emergencies such as increased turbidity has improved, further strengthening the foundation for providing "safe and reliable tap water at all times."

This expansion now allows not only the Seohwa-myeon area but also military units stationed in Seohwa-myeon to receive a stable supply of clean water through the local water supply system. As military bases, which previously relied on separate water sources, are now connected to the public water supply network, consistency in water quality management and supply stability are expected to improve.

The county also announced that, following the completion of the Seohwa Cheondo Integrated Water Supply Facility water purification plant expansion, construction to expand the Cheondo and Wontong water reservoirs began in early December. Both reservoir projects aim for completion by the end of 2026, and by increasing storage capacity, the county plans to establish a water supply infrastructure capable of meeting future development demands.

In particular, by supporting the supply of domestic and public water required for major local development projects such as station area development and rural revitalization zones, the project is expected to contribute to improving the residential environment and promoting balanced regional development.

An official from Inje County stated, "With this water purification plant expansion, we have established a foundation for stable water supply even in emergencies," adding, "We will also ensure that the remaining reservoir expansion projects proceed smoothly to build a water supply system that residents can trust and rely on."

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