
In response to concerns from environmental groups about the illegal burial of waste on land in the Qiandapu section of Dongshan District, Tainan, the District 6 Management Office of the Water Company stated that the water quality is safe.
In response to concerns from environmental groups about the illegal burial of waste and excessive heavy metals on the land around the Qiandapu section of Dongshan District, Tainan, the District 6 Management Office of the Water Supply Company sent personnel to investigate today and confirmed that the area is not part of the Wushantou Reservoir drinking water source protection zone, and that this year's water quality tests were in compliance with regulations.
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Environmental groups are concerned about the illegal burial of waste on the surrounding land in the Qiandapu section of Dongshan District, Tainan, and the case of excessive heavy metals found in samples taken.
In response to environmental groups' concerns about the illegal burial of waste on the surrounding land in the Qiandapu section of Dongshan District, Tainan, and the case of excessive heavy metals found in samples taken. The Sixth District Management Office of the Water Supply Company stated today that it proactively sent personnel to the site for on-site inspection this morning. After comparing the published maps, it was confirmed that the disputed land number (land number 1045-72 in the former Dabu section of Dongshan District and surrounding land) is indeed not part of the Wushantou Reservoir "Drinking Water Source Protection Area". The water quality testing of the Wushantou Reservoir in each season this year has complied with various regulations.
The Sixth District Office of the Water Supply Company stated that in order to strictly control the safety of tap water in the Greater Tainan area, the water company conducts strict monitoring and regular inspections of the Wushantou Reservoir water source, raw water from the water purification plant, and factory clean water. After comprehensive inspections and water quality monitoring, the water quality test reports of the Wusantou Reservoir in each quarter this year (2026) are in compliance with various regulations. Please feel free to use it.
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