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BackSurprised to see white sewage in Keelung River Gantry Drainage, does not affect water supply
Surprised to see white sewage in Keelung River Gantry Drainage, does not affect water supply
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Surprised to see white sewage in Keelung River Gantry Drainage, does not affect water supply

Keelung RiverLongmen Pai Paiwater pollution

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  • A large amount of white emulsified pollutants appeared in the Keelung River Gantry Drainage in the evening.
  • The Keelung Municipal Government's Environmental Protection Bureau and Public Works Department have sent personnel to trace the source of the pollution.
  • The District 1 Management Office of the Water Supply Company confirmed that the contamination did not enter the water pumping station and has switched to the Xinshan Reservoir for water supply.

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White emulsified sewage appeared in the Longmen Drainage of Keelung River in the evening, causing the city government to pay attention to water quality safety.

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The Keelung River is suspected of being polluted again. White emulsified sewage appeared in the Longmen Drainage this evening. The Environmental Protection Bureau and the Public Works Department have sent personnel to trace the source of the pollution. The first district management office of the water company confirmed that the pollution did not enter the water pumping station. The water supply was changed to the Xinshan Reservoir, which will not affect public water use.

The city government pointed out that it was notified at 4:50 p.m. that white suspected contaminated water appeared in the Longmen Drainage of Keelung River. The amount was quite large and obvious. Mayor Xie Guoliang has instructed the Environmental Protection Bureau and the Public Works Department to understand the situation and trace the source of the pollution.

The Public Works Department said that it has confirmed with the District 1 Office of the Water Company that the relevant contaminated water has not entered the water pumping station. The water company has also stopped pumping water from the Keelung River and switched to Xinshan Reservoir for water supply. The current water supply situation is normal and water use will not be affected.

The Public Works Department said it continues to maintain contact with the Environmental Protection Bureau, water companies and other units to understand the water quality status and the progress of investigation of pollution sources, and strengthen relevant monitoring operations.

Open Questions

  • What are the sources of pollution?
  • Is there any illegal dumping of industrial wastewater?

Related Topics

Keelung River
PeopleXie Guoliang
OrganizationsKeelung Municipal Government Environmental Protection BureauPublic Works DepartmentWater Company District 1 Management Office
PlacesLongmen Pai PaiXinshan Reservoir
TopicsLongmen Pai Paiwater pollutionKeelung City GovernmentXinshan Reservoir
This article was originally published by 自由时报.

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