Incheon’s Namdong Water Treatment Plant to Halt Operations for Three Days From the 24th ... Tap Water Supply to Remain Normal

【Financial News, Incheon = Reporter Han Gab-soo】 Incheon’s Namdong Water Treatment Plant will suspend operations for three days, from the 24th to the 27th, for facility maintenance. Incheon City plans to maintain normal tap water supplies to residents by activating an alternative supply system using other water treatment plants.
The Incheon City Waterworks Headquarters announced on the 13th that it would temporarily suspend operations for 72 hours, from 10 a.m. on the 24th to 10 a.m. on the 27th, to replace the inlet valves at the Namdong Water Treatment Plant and carry out other work.
Accordingly, the Waterworks Headquarters will gradually switch to supplying tap water from the Gongchon, Bupyeong and Susan water treatment plants from 10 a.m. on the 23rd to 10 a.m. on the 27th. It also plans to secure distribution reservoir levels as much as possible to ensure uninterrupted water service.
The Namdong Water Treatment Plant supplies tap water to all of Namdong District and Yeonsu District, as well as some areas of Jemulpo District, Bupyeong District, Seohae District and Michuhol District.
During the switch in water sources, however, changes in flow speed and water pressure may temporarily cause the water to appear cloudy. The Waterworks Headquarters will manage water quality by flushing fire hydrants and monitoring water quality. During the shutdown, it will also operate a water-supply situation room and prepare bottled Incheon Haneulsoo and water tanker trucks for emergencies.
In particular, elevated areas at 30 meters or more above sea level in Juan 4-dong and Gwangyo-dong in Michuhol District, and Guwol-dong, Ganseok 3-dong and Mansu 5-dong in Namdong District, may experience water outages or reduced supply due to lower pressure during periods of high water use. Residents in these areas were urged to limit and conserve water during the switch in water sources. If they run short of drinking water, they can obtain bottled Incheon Haneulsoo from their local administrative welfare center.
Large water-supply facilities, such as apartment complexes and schools, should cooperate with self-management measures, including shutting off inlet valves when necessary to prevent turbid water from entering their storage tanks.
On Yun-hui, head of the city’s Waterworks Headquarters, urged residents: “If the water comes out cloudy, let it run thoroughly before using it, and if the water remains turbid, please report it to the Incheon Call Center or your local waterworks office.”
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