IEAT assures “El Nino” will not affect water distribution in Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate

Bangkok, August 17-The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is confident of the El Niño phenomenon in the second half of the year 2023 and the "East Water Wong Siam" knot will not affect industrial estates. Indicates the water potential in the main reservoir. Rayong-Chonburi area have enough use until next year

Mr. Wiris Amrapal, Governor of the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT), clarified the case of the Meteorological Department. Warning of El Niño phenomenon in the second half of the year Causing many parties to worry that it may affect the manufacturing industry. and the Thai economy that over the past week IEAT has called a meeting to monitor the water situation in the eastern region. According to the latest situation report on August 7, 2023, the amount of water in 3 main reservoirs in Rayong province consists of Dok Krai Reservoir. Nong Pla Lai Reservoir and Khlong Yai Reservoir is at 164.94 million cubic meters, representing 59. 92% compared to the water consumption of the industrial sector in the Map Ta Phut area and can still be managed without interruption because the amount of water in the basin is sufficient In addition, in the past there has been frequent rain. cause an increase in the amount of water However, we still have to wait and see the situation during September-November 2023. If there is still rain continuously, it will result in more water storage. While the amount of water in two reservoirs in Chonburi Province is the Bang Phra Reservoir. and Nong Khae Reservoir with a total water volume of 58.58 million cubic meters, representing 42.33%

At the same time, the IEAT has procured a reserve water source to prepare for use in the industrial estate. in consultation with the private sector Plan to cope with drought in the EEC area. The main water source allocated by the Royal Irrigation Department is Nong Kho Reservoir. Dok Krai Reservoir Nong Pla Lai Reservoir Prasae Reservoir Bang Phra Reservoir Including water sources that can be pumped each year The amount of water cost is seasonal runoff such as Bang Pakong River, Rayong River, Khlong Thap Ma and private water sources. In addition, there are reserved water sources for use in case of insufficient water and water scarcity, such as Samnak Bok Raw Water Reserve Pond. Chachoengsao Raw Water Reserve Pool and Thap Ma raw water reserve pool

Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate The amount of water used per day is approximately 100,000-125,000 cubic meters, the estimated water consumption throughout the year is approximately 84.0 million cubic meters. Raw water is used from many sources, including East Water Company's water source, Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate's pond, Nam Hu-Thapma Canal water source. and water source from Y.S.S.P. Aggregate Co., Ltd. (YSSP).

As for concerns about the transition from the raw water distribution service provider from East Water Company to Wong Siam Company, which until now, the raw water distribution pipeline in the overlapping area has not been completed, the IEAT governor is confident that it will It certainly does not affect water users in the Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate because the IEAT has reserved water from various water sources. At the same time, a raw water purchase agreement has been signed with Y.S.S.P. Aggregate Co., Ltd. to increase the potential of water service in the industrial sector as well The water provided by the Company comes from a new water source, Klong Thap Ma, so it is not taking water from the agricultural sector. or tourism but to draw water from the point where the water is left before it flows into the sea And of course, in the process of requesting permission to use water from the Marine Department Conditions have already been set that must not affect the community and ecology before allowing such water to be used

“Confirmed that the IEAT has no problems with water distribution in the industrial estate area. Map Ta Phut for sure Because we have already found a backup water source to cope with the drought situation. This year, the drought situation is not severe. There is still rain in many areas. As a result, the water in the main reservoir is still sufficient for use within the industrial estate area. until the middle of next year, ”said the IEAT governor.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency