Sancheong-gun Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Activities in Water Source Protection Zones ... Unauthorized Businesses and Illegal Buildings Targeted Until End of July

A stream in the water source protection area of Danseong-myeon.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Sancheong-gun, Gyeongnam announced on the 30th that it will conduct intensive crackdowns on illegal activities in the water source protection area to supply safe and high-quality water.

The county will intensively crack down on illegal activities in the water source protection areas of Saengcho, Danseong, and Jinyangho water source sections until the end of July.

The illegal activities subject to crackdown include unauthorized business operations, violating buildings, illegal use changes, illegal land alterations, and waste dumping within the water source protection area.

In addition, prohibited activities such as swimming, recreation, camping, cooking, car washing, fishing, and collecting freshwater snails within the protection area during summer are also subject to crackdown.

The county has organized a crackdown team consisting of four groups to conduct regular patrols during weekdays and night patrol and surveillance activities.

Patrols will be strengthened on weekends and holidays as well, and various equipment such as CCTV will be utilized to enforce the crackdown.

If illegal activities are detected within the water source protection area, according to Article 83, Clause 1 of the Water Supply Act, a complaint will be filed, and imprisonment for up to two years or a fine of up to 20 million won will be imposed.

A county official said, “This intensive crackdown is for securing a stable water source and preserving water quality,” and added, “We ask all local residents and visitors to prohibit all illegal activities within the water source protection area for environmental conservation and securing safe water.”