Yongin City Seeks Households for "Zero Rust Water Pipe Improvement Project"

Up to 1.8 Million Won for Indoor Water Pipes
Up to 600,000 Won for Common Piping
Applications Accepted Until May 8

Yongin Special City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lee Sangil) announced on March 24 that it will be accepting applications from households wishing to participate in the "Water Pipe Improvement Project to Eliminate Rust-Colored Water in Homes" until May 8.

Promotional poster for the Improvement Project of Rust-Free Water Pipes in Homes in Yongin Special City. Provided by Yongin City.

The program targets old houses that are more than 20 years old since completion.

The city will prioritize support for homes owned by recipients of basic living subsidies and the near-poor, as well as houses with indoor water supply systems made from galvanized steel pipes, selecting them in order of smallest area first.

Houses will be given priority if, due to problems with indoor water supply systems, water quality standards are exceeded.

However, among homes located within neighborhood living facilities, only those listed as "residential" in the building register are eligible for support.

Homes that have received approval for redevelopment, reconstruction, or remodeling projects, or that have received support for water pipe improvement within the past five years, are excluded from eligibility.

For homes with an area between 86㎡ and 130㎡, 70% of the total construction cost will be subsidized. For homes between 61㎡ and 85㎡, 80% will be covered.

For homes of 60㎡ or less, up to 90% of the total construction cost will be supported.

For homes owned by recipients of basic living subsidies and the near-poor, 100% of the total construction cost will be subsidized. The total construction cost is determined as the lesser of the cost submitted by the applicant and the standard cost stipulated in the "Gyeonggi Province Water Pipe Improvement Project Guidelines to Eliminate Rust-Colored Water in Homes."

Each household can receive support of up to 1.8 million won for indoor supply pipes and up to 600,000 won for common piping.

Eligible applicants must download the application form from the announcements section of the Yongin City Waterworks and Sewerage Office website, then submit the completed form and supporting documents in person to the Water Facilities Division at Cheoin District Office (50 Geumryeong-ro, Cheoin-gu, Yongin Special City). Submission by email is also possible.

An official from Yongin City stated, "We will do our utmost to ensure that citizens who have been unable to replace old water pipes due to financial difficulties can receive a safe supply of tap water."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.