Archyde
April 9, 2021 by archyde
(Newly added: Mayor Chen Qimai’s response, Water Resources Bureau’s explanation)
The water conditions in the south are severe. The “Shiguo River” polluted by livestock wastewater in the Huaantuankou and Donggang Creek in Pingtung have also become sources of water for the residents of Kaohsiung. The Fengshan Reservoir, which diverts water from the Donggang River, has increased from 20,000 tons of water for the people’s livelihood in Kaohsiung to 50,000 tons. However, the CEO of the Earth Citizen Foundation, Li Genzheng, said that Donggang Creek is heavily polluted by pig wastewater. The water is treated and then given to people to drink.” Although it is all qualified tap water in the end, it is not reasonable. The government should improve the pollution of Donggang Creek and use clean water for Kaohsiung people to drink.