Ministry: Zengwen‑Nanhu pipe boosts Tainan water stability
Linked pipe transfers stabilized Tainan’s water supply during drought, aiding irrigation.
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- 📰 Published: June 6, 2026 at 16:37
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Jan‑May 2024: ~20 M t moved Zengwen→Nanhu, 13 M t stored at Wu‑Shan‑Tou, enabling a 1970 kW plant to generate ~10 M kWh yearly.
FAQ
What is the purpose of the Zengwen‑Nanhu linked pipe?
To transfer water, keeping southern Taiwan stable.
How much water was moved from Zengwen to Nanhu Jan‑May?
About 20 million tons were transferred.
Planned hydro‑power capacity at new tunnel?
Around 1970 kW, about 10 M kWh yearly.
Daily water sent to Tainan from Kaohsiung?
Over 100,000 tons per day, ~2.5 M tons total.
How did the transfers affect agriculture?
They ensured rice irrigation and industry water.