Visit the large-scale groundwater supply project to alleviate drought in Pa Sang District.

Lamphun, The Prime Minister visits the progress of a large-scale groundwater supply project to solve the drought problem in Pa Sang District, confirming that the government places importance on clean water being accessible to the people. To have enough water for consumption. Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, visited the Nam Dip Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Pa Sang District, Lamphun Province, to meet with the people and listen to the problem of water quality not being suitable for consumption. The Prime Minister visited the operation of a large-scale groundwater supply project to solve the drought problem. Due to the royal initiative of Namdip Subdistrict, Pa Sang District, Lamphun Province, including acknowledgment of the problem of water quality unsuitable for consumption. In the case of the current village water supply system that drills groundwater to a depth not exceeding 120 meters, there is a lot of limestone, iron rust, fluoride, and manganese. This causes the water filtration system and water pipes to become clogged in a short time. The Raw Water Subdistrict Administrative Organization must spend no less than 450,000 baht per year to change the sand filter pipes and water pipes within the village, but people in the area still have to use water that is contaminated with limestone and iron rust. It severely affects daily life. Therefore, we request budget support for a large-scale groundwater procurement project to solve the drought problem. Due to the royal initiative, approximately 90 million baht, by laying water distribution pipes for a distance of 15 kilometers, covering an area of 15 villages. When the project is completed, people will benefit from 15 villages, 3,547 households, and there will be an amount of water that can be used for consumption. 1,900 cubic meters per day or approximately 700,000 cubic meters per year. Including the Prime Minister, he got to see a mobile clean drinking water service vehicle. which the Bureau of Groundwater Resources Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Providing public services Especially during times of drought and flooding so that people have enough clean water to drink. On this occasion, the Prime Minister told the people that It is an honor and a pleasure to come to Lamphun Province again. Today we came to look at water. This is a matter that the government gives importance to. Best wishes for the water use needs of the people. The government has been working with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. where water will be drilled and tested at many depths to get a sufficient amount of water Including paying attention to the quality of water. This will go through a filter process. Get quality water All can be consumed. We understand the problems faced by people in the provinces regarding water for consumption. Today's field visit was accompanied by many related agencies. and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Confirming that in this matter the government and related agencies are not compl acent about water. by a large groundwater supply project Solve the drought problem It is one of the projects under the royal initiative. This year is an auspicious year in honor of His Majesty the King. On the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King's 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary, 28 July 2024, for the budget for implementing the said project. Both drilling and delivering water through pipes It has already been allocated. By implementing the said project It will bring benefits to the people. There is enough water for consumption to cover more than 10 villages and can be ridiculed all of them Source: Thai News Agency