- 1991. 04. 23Installed Water Quality Test Lab at the Office of Waterworks, Gwangju Metropolitan City
- 1992. 04. 20Designated as the institute to examine national drinking water test (Management of Drinking Water Act)
- 1994. 10. 05Moved to new building in DeoknamWater Treatment Plant
- 1997. 07. 07Renamed to Water Research Institute of the Office of Waterworks, Gwangju Metropolitan City
- 2006. 12. 21Obtained the certificate of KOLAS)
(Certificate No. 304 by KOLAS Office of Ministry of Knowledge-based Economy)
- We try to secure safe water through the precise water quality test from the water source to the tap at homes, pre surveys and investigation activities for the water quality changes and water accidents. We are also preparing safety plans for new pollutants.
Ⅰ. Water quality test for source water and drinking water
- 1. Comprehensive water quality test for raw water and treated water (including weekly, monthly, quarterly tests)
- 2. Precise water quality analysis of raw water and treated water and establishment of action plans
- 3. Water quality test for distribution reservoirs
- 4. Water quality test at taps
- 5. Water quality test for drinking water and others.
- 6. Test of drinking water quality monitoring items set by the Ministry of Environment
- 7. Operation of water quality monitoring by the Ministry of Environment
Ⅱ. Customer Service for Drinking Water Inconvenience
- 1. Water quality verification system at the taps
- 2. Investigation of water related complaints and consulting
- 3. Operation of Water Assessment Committee
- 4. Water quality test with citizens
- 5. Operation of publication of tater quality test results
Ⅲ. Research on water quality for the supply of high quality water
- 1. Establish comprehensive plans for water quality improvements
- 2. Investigation and research on water quality equalization in the supply an distribution process
- 3. Operation of demonstration plant for advanced water treatment process
- 4. Operation of demonstration plant and research on membrane filtration
Ⅳ. Water quality management for water treatment plants
- 1. Test and research for improvements of water treatment processes
- 2. Advise on water quality test for water treatment plants
- 3. Quality test of water treatment chemicals and guidance on usage
- 4. Training of water quality management staffs
