Taiwan Water Corporation faces scrutiny after oil contaminates water supply for over 150,000 households in Keelung and Xizhi

udn.com (Chinese)

Over 150,000 households in Keelung and Xizhi experienced oily water, causing public outcry and a rush for bottled water. The incident highlights failures in Taiwan Water Corporation's (TWC) detection and filtration systems, with oil booms damaged and oil film detectors malfunctioning. Authorities are investigating two companies for pollution, while TWC promises to upgrade equipment and enhance monitoring to prevent future contamination.


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