East Water reveals its readiness to pump and deliver water. Supporting water demand and solving drought problems in the eastern region sustainably along with a plan to prevent drought problems Stepping into the 4th decade unceasingly

Mr. Cherdchai Pitiwatcharakul, President of Eastern Water Resources Development and Management Public Company Limited or East Water, revealed that over the past 30 years, the main water pipeline has been developed from the The length of the pipeline is 135 kilometers until it is the longest main water pipeline in the eastern region. And will return to be the most complete Water Grid in Thailand again at the end of 2023 with a total length of 526 km of main water grids capable of pumping more than 1 million cubic meters of water per day. In addition, the amount of water allocated by the Royal Irrigation Department is 410 million cubic meters per year. Meet the needs of current water users about 270 million cubic meters per year. The potential of the main water pipeline can divert water. In the Bang Pakong-Chonburi watershed, an average of 50 million cubic meters per year and Prasae-Khlong Yai-Nong Pla Lai watershed An average of 140 million cubic meters of water can be diverted per year. Therefore, it can link almost all main reservoirs in the eastern region.

The drought problem is a concern for the East. Water has always been important. It has operated in cooperation with government agencies and private sectors in solving problems with water users until now. The major drought crisis in the eastern part of Thailand occurred twice. East Water has solved the problem as follows: In 2005, East Water installed the Prasae-Klong Yai pipeline. and the Bang Pakong-Chonburi Pipeline in 2019, there was a connection between Prasae Reservoir and Khlong Yai Reservoir. with connecting pipes to Prasae Reservoir - Nong Pla Lai Reservoir To reduce the loss of a large amount of water in the event that water is diverted into the Khlong Yai Reservoir, which must pass through a natural canal. Including bringing water from neighboring areas, including Cost of water from Khlong Wang Tanote watershed added to the Rayong area In order to manage the water in the Rayong area as efficiently as possible. Reduce water loss And greatly reduce the damage that will occur from water shortage.

in the East Water has invested in laying raw water pipes in 2 more main projects, which are considered as one of the strategies to solve the drought problem in the eastern region sustainably, namely

1. Nong Pla Lai - Nong Kho - Laem Chabang raw water pipeline construction project in the area of Rayong Province and Chonburi Province, over 60 kilometers in length, by connecting to the original Prasae-Nong Pla Lai main water pipeline of East Water, increasing the capacity to pump water to the Chonburi area by an additional 120 million cubic meters per year. At present, it is under construction with permission to lay the pipeline in the highway area in Rayong area. Remaining permits for laying pipes in the highway area in Chonburi area According to the plan, the construction will be completed in 2023 in order to keep up with the drought problem in the Chonburi area in 2024. The construction of this water pipeline will create a potential that can bring water from Prasae Reservoir directly to the Chonburi area.

Khlong Luang Raw Water Pipeline Construction Project Chon Buri Province, with a length of more than 45 kilometers, to increase the potential of water diversion from Khlong Luang Ratchachalot Reservoir to Nong Kho Reservoir. Instead of diverting water through the Phan Thong Canal, which has a lot of water loss. resulting in the amount of water costs for consumption And the industrial sector increased by another 20 million cubic meters per year. At present, the construction is more than 90% complete, with only the water pipeline installation remaining. and installing a water pumping system in the area of Khlong Luang Ratchachalothon Reservoir Initially East Water has applied for permission from the Royal Irrigation Department as the main operator. which the Royal Irrigation Department does not object to East Water can be used together. and ask for permission from the Treasury Department as the owner of the land, which East Water has been requesting for permission from the Treasury Department since 2021. At present, it is still considering permission from the Treasury Department. and when authorized by the Treasury Department

However, the mission to solve the drought problem in the eastern region sustainably is the east thing Water is determined and make a determination to succeed The laying of additional main water pipelines mentioned above will require assistance from both the public and private sectors to be implemented jointly. Therefore, sympathy from all sectors is requested for the project to achieve the expected goals together. In addition, East Water also has many drought solutions plans to be implemented in collaboration with government agencies such as the Bang Pakong River Water Diversion Project, the Private Water Supply and Development Project, the Lahan Rai Temple Water Pumping Management Project, the Manage the water pumping system back to Khlong Saphan, etc., which will increase the potential of the water source. And East Water's water grid network is the most stable and strong. in the east Supporting the increasing demand for water in the EEC area, creating growth and strong for the eastern region sustainably forever

Source: Thai News Agency