Hadong County Relaxes Tap Water Supply Criteria... Unlicensed Buildings Now Eligible for Service

Tap Water Supply Allowed Upon Residency Verification
Laying the Foundation for Expanded Water Welfare

Hadong County in South Gyeongsang Province has partially revised its "Regulations on the Enforcement of Water Supply Ordinance" and is working to eliminate blind spots in water welfare.

Starting this year, tap water can be supplied even to unlicensed buildings where residency can be verified, with the aim of ensuring universal access to tap water.

Until now, as volatility due to water source depletion and pollution caused by climate change has increased, residents living in unlicensed buildings not registered in the building ledger have had insufficient legal protection regarding water use.

Photo of Hadong County Office Building Exterior

In response, Hadong County plans to supply tap water to unlicensed buildings where residency can be confirmed, alleviating the inconvenience faced by residents.

The relaxed criteria for tap water supply are as follows: ▲ if the building has a record of paying property tax, ▲ if residency is confirmed in a residential building or an agricultural greenhouse used as a residence, ▲ if the resident is registered in Hadong County, and there are no obstacles such as discrepancies in private property related to the water supply construction, or if permission for use has been obtained from the landowner.

A county official stated, "This revision to the enforcement regulations is more than a simple easing of restrictions; it is the first step toward realizing water welfare to guarantee the basic quality of life for our residents. We will continue to identify and improve policies that reflect the voices from the field so that those in legal and institutional blind spots do not experience inconvenience in their daily lives."

Additionally, the county will strengthen safety management and facility inspections in conjunction with the expanded supply coverage, aiming to establish a stable tap water supply system and concentrate administrative resources on water resource management in response to climate change.

Through these efforts, the county plans to create an environment where residents can enjoy clean water and further enhance the level of water welfare in the region.

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