Environmental Issues Relating to Water in South Korea, by Clearwater Management

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2. Environmental Issues Relating to Water in South Korea, by Clearwater Management A high standard must be upheld to guarantee that drinking water is free of contaminants and harsh chemicals. Water is a resource that is vital to everyone on the planet. Clearwater Management Korea has given the production of clean, suitable for human consumption water top priority following the 1990 water contamination crises. A sustained level of water purity in Korea has been ensured over the past few years thanks to various solutions and decisions. In addition to more accessible supplies of drinking water, there are additional alternatives, such as water quality monitoring stations. Continue talking about these. Monitoring Stations for Korean Water Quality Currently, there are about 1,500 stations monitoring water quality around the nation: 697 for rivers, 474 for agricultural regions, 185 for marshes and lakes, and 120 for other places. 49 automated operational monitoring stations make up the majority. The five common factors that are measured as part of the water quality monitoring are dissolved oxygen (DO), total organic carbon (TOC), hydrogen potential (pH), volatile organic compounds (VOC), and optional items. Monitoring stations measured 20 different things at 2,499 locations twice a year to evaluate the water quality. The 2007 groundwater quality survey revealed that 299 samples (6.3%) did not achieve required water quality levels. From 3.6% in 2003 to 5.4% in 2004, 4.8% in 2005, and 6.3% in 2010, it has improved but has been increasing (2006). Clearwater management Korea is of the opinion that they intend to broaden their reach as soon as the water quality improves. Sources of Drinking Water 2

3. For Korea's lakes, which are primarily constructed reservoirs that provide water for household, industrial, and agricultural needs, the problem is almost equally amazing. The four most significant drinking water sources—the Juam, Mulguem, Paldang, and Daechong reservoirs—are the focus of the 2005 water quality study. The following issues are also brought on by the eutrophication of various sources of drinking water: 49 lakes have been graded, and just two are hypertrophic. Eleven are nutrient-rich or eutrophic. Thirty-three has mesotrophic, or middling, quantities of nutrients. Of those three mesotrophic, three are virtually oligotrophic. Shoreline Water Quality Coastal waters, those portions of the ocean closest to the land, are among the most organic water sources. With ports, inlets, bays, or coves included, the measurement begins when the beach coast is struck by the breaking waves and extends outward to 100 nautical miles (about 115 miles or 185 km). Korea divided coastal water quality into the three groups below: The highest class is I. This criteria is met by 35% of the coast. Intermediate class II. This criteria is met by 55% of the coast. The lowest grade is Class III. This criteria is met by 10% of the coast. Aquaculture and fisheries are seriously threatened by decomposing algae or red tides brought on by nutrient pollution from agriculture and other sources, which also has a negative impact on the economy. To preserve and improve 3

4. coastal water quality in five severely impacted class III locations, the Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry created the National Marine Environment Preservation Plan. The Incheon-Sihwa region near Seoul and Masan-Chinhae Bay on the south coast are among the areas that the Marine Pollution Prevention Act classified as "Specially Managed Seas" in 2000. The same year, the ministry designated four additional places as Environment Preservation Seas in order to maintain their Class I status. Conclusion With all the urbanisation and climate change, clean water will receive greater attention in the years to come in 2022. With the utmost adherence to the most recent and ideal safety procedures, Clearwater Management Korea offers potable water. 4