Hwagae-myeon in Hadong Implements Emergency Water Supply Measures Amid Prolonged Drought

Water Sources Depleted in Some Villages

Emergency Bottled Water Distribution and Transport of Domestic Water in Progress

Hwagae-myeon in Hadong County, South Gyeongsang Province, is implementing emergency water supply measures as some villages face difficulties in securing drinking and domestic water due to a prolonged drought.

According to Hwagae-myeon, the ongoing drought has recently caused a depletion of small-scale water supply facilities and valley water sources in certain villages, leading to interruptions in the supply of drinking and domestic water for residents.

[Photo by Hadong County] Hadong County is mobilizing the fire station and volunteer fire brigade to provide emergency water supply to villages struggling to secure domestic water due to drought.

In response, Hwagae-myeon is conducting a survey of the water supply situation in local villages, designating those with the most urgent need for drinking water as priority recipients and supplying them with emergency bottled water. The distribution of bottled water involves the Hwagae-myeon Village Heads’ Association, Hadong County, and local bottled water manufacturers.

To secure domestic water supply, Hwagae-myeon has established a cooperative system with the Hwagae 119 Safety Center and the Hwagae Volunteer Fire Brigade. Water is sourced through hydrants at the Hwagae 119 Safety Center, then transported to local water sources in villages experiencing supply difficulties, utilizing vehicles from the fire station, the volunteer fire brigade, and the township office.

Hwagae-myeon plans to continue monitoring the water supply situation in each village while drought conditions persist and to review additional support for areas expected to face water shortages.

Lim Hyowon, head of Hwagae-myeon, said, "We will continue to provide needed assistance to villages struggling to secure drinking and domestic water due to the drought," and added, "We will work with relevant agencies to minimize inconvenience for residents."

As some villages' water sources have been completely depleted, simply providing emergency bottled water is no longer sufficient—there is a need for more stable measures to ensure the supply of domestic water. Regular inspections of water sources and the establishment of a constant emergency water supply system are essential to prepare for the prolonged drought.

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