Pathum Thani, MWA-Royal Irrigation Department Prepare a plan to cope with a new round of sea surge on May 5-15, after the end of April caused the water to exceed the standard. As a result, tap water may have some taste changes. Confident in every step of tap water production, starting from 3 raw water pumping stations from Samlae to production, the tap water is of high quality. May the people be at ease And please follow the water quality information regularly. Mr. Raksak Suriyahan, Deputy Governor of the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA), acting governor of the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority, said that due to the drought and extremely hot weather problems that have occurred, the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority has been following the water situation. in the Chao Phraya River close by. In the past, there has been a sea water surge at the point of receiving raw water into the MWA's water supply canal at the Samlae raw water pumping station, Mueang District, Pathum Thani Province at certain times, w hich MWA has coordinated. Cooperation with the Royal Irrigation Department To push saltwater as far as the Samlae raw water pumping station. So that customers are affected as little as possible. and if the drainage remains at a constant rate This may result in slight changes in the taste of tap water at certain times. In some areas of Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan This is after the salinity value at the Samlae raw water pumping station, Mueang District, Pathum Thani Province. Due to the high sea level during the period 25-30 April. exceeding the standard at 0.50 grams per liter during some periods Both the Royal Irrigation Department and MWA is closely monitoring But now it has begun to ease a lot. But we still need to watch out for another round of high sea water during May 5-15, which may cause the Samlae raw water pumping station area to have saltwater that exceeds the standard again. And at the latest at 6:00 a.m. today (May 5), the water price is at 0.27 grams per liter, the same as yesterday. al l day yesterday It is considered not to exceed the standard value of 0.50 grams per liter in any way. In this regard, monitoring by the Royal Irrigation Department in coordination with the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority will reduce the pumping of water into the system during periods when the salinity value exceeds the standard criteria. If the range does not exceed the standard, increase the amount pumped into the system. To dilute it so as not to cause a change in the taste of tap water that supplies the areas of Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan. If the sea level is high But if the salinity exceeds the standard MWA will inform the public about the news. This may cause tap water to have a slight change in taste during certain periods in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan. Therefore, MWA asks for cooperation from the people of Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan. Follow up on water quality information from MWA regularly. and work together to use water economically To preserve valuable water resour ces Ready to cope with the reduced amount of water this year. However, in order to build confidence in the consumption of drinking water and water for MWA people by the Samlae raw water pumping station. Located in Ban Krachaeng Subdistrict. Mueang District, Pathum Thani Province It is the starting point for receiving raw water from the Chao Phraya River. Eastern side of the canal Before entering the production process and 100% being distributed to households in the Bangkok area, it is 41 kilometers from Bangkok, 90 kilometers from the mouth of the Gulf of Thailand, with a raw water pumping volume of approximately 3.8 million cubic meters per day. which the water production and pumping system It begins with drawing raw water sources from the Chao Phraya River through internal screening until the raw water passes through the eastern water supply canal, a distance of 30.5 kilometers, into the production system that produces Bang Khen water. Samsen Water Production Plant and Thonburi Water Production Plant Befor e sending water to the eastern water distribution station to the branch office and to the household sector for people to use. In this regard, every step before sending raw water into the irrigation canal, every system is very well managed, including installing 3 levels of garbage trap gates and regularly checking water quality. There is a water circulation system. Using white carp approximately 3 months old as a test subject, white carp is a sensitive animal to chemicals and contaminants in the water. If abnormalities are found, officials will rush to bring water samples in for immediate inspection. Therefore, the use of white carp The entire set will be changed every 1 month and within the station there are 9 raw water machines to ensure adequate water supply and keep up with public consumption. Every step takes into account quality and cleanliness. To provide good things and cleanliness to the people of Bangkok. Importantly, this station is under construction to add a flood protection gate and a high wall around it to protect it each year when there is a lot of water that causes the Chao Phraya River to have high water and flood the surrounding area. This door prevents flooding. It is expected to be completed next year. In addition to being a flood protection door It will be used in conjunction with normal times. If at any time the sea level rises and the salinity exceeds the standard, the flood prevention gate will be closed temporarily to reduce the problem of salt water entering this station. There is also a plan to expand the water storage area within the station. If during periods of high sea water there is salinity outside for a long time, water that does not exceed the standard will be released to 3 stations that produce clean water. Citizens can monitor the quality of tap water daily. Through online contact channels 24 hours a day, including Facebook / Line / http://twqonline.mwa.co.th and the MWA onMobile application. Source: Thai News Agency