Public Hearing Held for Chiayi Desalination Plant; Fishermen Concerned About Brine Impact
The Water Resources Agency held a public hearing for the Chiayi desalination plant. Residents expressed concerns over brine discharge affecting aquaculture, and the agency promised strict monitoring.
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The Water Resources Agency (WRA) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs held a public hearing today regarding the BOT project for the Chiayi desalination plant. Attendees expressed concerns that the brine discharged from the plant could affect coastal aquaculture. The WRA stated that it would conduct monitoring in both the discharge and aquaculture zones and would immediately improve conditions if abnormal salinity levels are detected. According to the WRA, simulations show that salinity levels return to near-normal conditions 40 meters from the discharge point, and since the discharge point is 3 kilometers away from oyster farms, the impact is expected to be limited. The plant is scheduled for completion in 2032, with a production capacity of 100,000 cubic meters per day.
FAQ
Where will the Chiayi desalination plant be built?
It will be built inside the north breakwater of Budai Commercial Port in Chiayi County.