Rayong 2 Jun- Director General Royal Irrigation Department reveals that the eastern water network has begun to be used to pump back water to fill the cost water into the Prasae Reservoir Then use it as a water distribution center for tap water production, agricultural and industrial sectors in the EEC area according to measures to receive intermittent rain and El Niño conditions in 2023 that the Meteorological Department has warned that it must be managed to have enough water. to protect the eastern economy
Mr. Praphit Chanma, Director-General of the Royal Irrigation Department, said that the Royal Irrigation Office No. 9 began operating the water pumping system of the Eastern Water Network. To increase the amount of water to Prasae Reservoir, Rayong Province, which is the center of water distribution in the Eastern Special Development Zone (EEC).
This is a predetermined action plan. As has been informed by the Meteorological Department that in the rainy season 2023 there will be a dry spell. around mid june until mid July Including the middle of this year, there will be a weak El Niño condition. Causing the amount of rain to be about 5-10% lower than normal, therefore, a countermeasure is needed. to reduce the risk of water scarcity
Guidelines for water diversion to reserve water for Prasae Reservoir It started on May 30th. Irrigation Office 9 operates the pumps of the Khlong Saphan Pumping Station. Which has a maximum capacity of 470,000 cubic meters (m3) per day, resulting in Prasae Reservoir currently having 196 million m3 of water or 67 percent of its capacity, which is more than in the dry season. Until being able to be a center for distributing water to use in the EEC area adequately
Mr. Tinnakorn Lueanon, Director of the 9th Royal Irrigation Office, said that the eastern water network system will manage water between various reservoirs. interlinked Also known as "Ang Phuang System" by the Royal Irrigation Office No. 9 will be managed strictly according to the guidelines that have been met with the working group of the Eastern Water Center (Keyman Water Warroom).
for water pumping system Which water is pumped to fill the Prasae Reservoir, Rayong Province, will be pumped continuously until December 31, 2023, with a capacity to pump approximately 250,000 cubic meters per day or 7.50 million cubic meters per month. Sae will turn to Khlong Yai Reservoir. before turning to Nong Pla Lai Reservoir In addition, water will be pumped and diverted from the Chao Chao Chaiyanuchit Canal to be stored in the Bang Phra Reservoir. To maintain the water level and water quality to meet the criteria for tap water production of Chonburi Province. This year, the plan is to divert water pumping from August to November. But if the water quality was examined and found that the salinity value exceeded the specified criteria before the planned will pump and divert water immediately
However, the amount of water demand in the EEC area from the eastern water network It is about 1.20 million cubic meters/day for both consumption, agricultural and industrial sectors. The water diversion plan will be adjusted to suit the situation. to support the use of water covering 3 provinces: Chonburi, Rayong and Chachoengsao under the agreement of the water user groups in the area
In addition, a contingency plan, such as a water pump, has been prepared. or water truck to be able to help people in a timely manner And check the operation of irrigation buildings, tools, machines to be ready to use at full potential at all times. for effective water management And prevent the impact on the economy in the east.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency