Goyang-si Closes 4 Non-Compliant Mineral Water Springs

Guksabong, Myeongbong, Gwansandong, Bongsan Springs... Drinking Prohibited from the 27th

Goyang Special City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lee Dong-hwan) announced on the 13th that it plans to close four non-compliant communal drinking water facilities (spring water sites) on the 27th after administrative procedures to ensure the health and safety of citizens.

1. Guksabong Mineral Spring, closing on the 27th. Provided by Goyang Special City

The communal drinking water facilities (spring water sites) scheduled for closure are designated spring water sites Guksabong and Myeongbong, which were consecutively found non-compliant with microbial items such as total coliform bacteria in 2024, and non-designated spring water sites Gwansan-dong and Bongsan (Yongdu Spring), which have lost their function due to frequent water quality non-compliance and insufficient water quantity, totaling four sites.

Goyang Special City plans to post this information on the Goyang City website by the 26th and notify citizens by posting public notices and banners at the communal drinking water facilities (spring water sites) scheduled for closure. To minimize inconvenience to users of these facilities, it will be promoted that the water can still be used for purposes other than drinking, such as household water use.

Yoon Geon-sang, Director of the Waterworks and Sewerage Office, stated, “The communal drinking water facilities (spring water sites) being closed this time have been non-compliant with water quality standards for over a year, making them no longer safe for drinking. Therefore, a drinking ban has been imposed to protect public health and safety.” He added, “We will continue to do our best to provide a pleasant communal drinking water environment where users can drink with confidence through thorough water quality inspections in the future.”