Waterworks Authority trucks in drinking water for free distribution at 18 stations
In a move to tackle high water salinity, the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA) has transported tap water from Mahasawat water factory, which is not affected by the saltwater problem, to distribute to the public for free.
People can take their containers to collect the drinking water at any of the waterworks office’s 18 branches in Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan. Those affected can also contact the MWA call center via 1125, 24 hours a day..
The MWA has also provided a letter of permission that allows the drilling of artesian wells 10 inches wide and to depths of 350-600 metres to produce tap water in four areas – Bang Khen, Min Buri, Lat Krabang and Samut Prakan. The Department of Groundwater Resources initially approved wells in Bang Khen, Min Buri and Lat Krabang, while Samut Prakan was in the process of being considered.
Each well will use nearly 54,000 cubic metres of groundwater to produce tap water per month. More than 5,000 households will benefit from the measure.
