Foam Contamination in Dingnei Drainage? Taiwater: Water Supply and Quality in Keelung Normal
After receiving reports of foam flowing into the Keelung River on the afternoon of the 12th, the Taiwan Water Corporation pre-emptively shut down the Badu Pumping Station and switched to the Xinshan Reservoir for water supply. Current water quality tests show no abnormalities, and the water supply remains normal.
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- 📰 Published: June 12, 2026 at 23:21
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(CNA reporter Hsieh Yi-hsuan, Taipei, 12th) The Taiwan Water Corporation (Taiwater) stated that it received a report in the afternoon indicating that foam was flowing from the Dingnei drainage into the Keelung River; however, an inspection revealed no obvious abnormalities. To ensure water quality remains safe, the Badu Pumping Station was shut down pre-emptively, and the water supply to the Xinshan Water Treatment Plant was switched to the Xinshan Reservoir. Water quality monitoring will continue.
In a press release issued in the evening, Taiwater stated that it received a report at 5:50 p.m. today about foam flowing from the Dingnei drainage into the Keelung River. Although an inspection around 6:00 p.m. showed no obvious abnormalities on the river surface in front of the Badu Pumping Station, the corporation completed a pre-emptive shutdown of the station at 6:10 p.m. to ensure the safety of the water supply and quality. The supply was switched to raw water from the Xinshan Reservoir for the Xinshan Water Treatment Plant.
Taiwater pointed out that it will continue to closely monitor any changes in raw water quality, strengthen water quality testing, and cooperate with relevant authorities to track down the source of pollution in order to maintain safe water usage and a stable supply for the public. Currently, both the tap water supply and water quality in the Keelung area are normal, and residents are advised to rest assured.
The Keelung City Government stated earlier that a section of the Keelung River in Dingnei was suspected to be contaminated by foam this afternoon. Tests using heavy metal test strips temporarily showed no abnormalities, and citizens' water usage was not affected. The city's Environmental Protection Bureau will trace the source of the pollution upstream. (Editor: Yang Kai-hsiang) 1150612
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In a press release issued in the evening, Taiwater stated that it received a report at 5:50 p.m. today about foam flowing from the Dingnei drainage into the Keelung River. Although an inspection around 6:00 p.m. showed no obvious abnormalities on the river surface in front of the Badu Pumping Station, the corporation completed a pre-emptive shutdown of the station at 6:10 p.m. to ensure the safety of the water supply and quality. The supply was switched to raw water from the Xinshan Reservoir for the Xinshan Water Treatment Plant.
Taiwater pointed out that it will continue to closely monitor any changes in raw water quality, strengthen water quality testing, and cooperate with relevant authorities to track down the source of pollution in order to maintain safe water usage and a stable supply for the public. Currently, both the tap water supply and water quality in the Keelung area are normal, and residents are advised to rest assured.
The Keelung City Government stated earlier that a section of the Keelung River in Dingnei was suspected to be contaminated by foam this afternoon. Tests using heavy metal test strips temporarily showed no abnormalities, and citizens' water usage was not affected. The city's Environmental Protection Bureau will trace the source of the pollution upstream. (Editor: Yang Kai-hsiang) 1150612
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