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Rising sea level may tamper with taste of water for a week

May 08, 2020

The taste of tap water in some areas may change from May 8 to 14 due to the rising sea level, the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA) said on Friday (May 8).

Agencies told to hasten drought-relief projects

February 21, 2020

The National Directorate of Water Affairs has instructed related agencies which have received budget disbursements from the government to speed up their drought-relief projects.

People warned not drink tap water in areas with high salinity

TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2020

The Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA) said salinity in tap water has exceeded the criteria in many areas, warning people in these “risky areas” to avoid drinking tap water.

High sea levels in January may impact water quality

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 08, 2020

The water authority has said it would increase the amount of water drained from the Chao Phraya Dam when the sea level rises, expected twice in January.

High water salinity 'to persist until May'

SATURDAY, JANUARY 04, 2020

The Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA) said on Wednesday (January 1) that the saltwater intrusion problem in the city's supplies will last until May.

Chao Phraya River salinity concerns

MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2016

The sluice gates along the Chao Phraya River in Pathum Thani province have been shut to prevent massive seawater inflows going further and hampering tap-water production for Bangkok.