AWWA ACE65206

This powerpoint presentation outlines an overview of Kwater, the Korea Water Resources Corporation. Water quality issues in Kwater include: taste and odor (T&O), the most serious problem; followed by turbidity, and disinfection byproducts (DBPs); and, recently, Manganese. The Metropolitan Seoul Regional Headquarters, responsible for water supply for the Metropolitan Seoul area, is profiled, along with its Integrated Water Supply Operation System. Topics covered include: Water Supply Control Room; Water Treatment Process Control Room; and, effects from integrated operation. The presentation outlines the potential and role of Kwater including sustainable dam development, advanced water resources management, the International Water Analysis and Research Center, the International Water and Wastewater Research and Education Center, operation and maintenance of local water supply systems, and global expansion of Kwater. Includes figures.