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Abnormal Change in Tap Water Cuts Supplies in Taiwan

29 Apr 2013 - 09:28 by Local Press Report

TAIPEI (Taipei Times) — An abnormal change in tap water quality was found at Greater Kaohsiung’s Gaoping River yesterday with a marked bad odor, leading Taiwan Water Corp (TWC) to announce a sudden shutdown of the water

Rains Reduce Drought Concerns in Northern Taiwan

25 Apr 2013 - 10:20 by Local Press Report

TAIPEI (Focus Taiwan News Channel) — A drought that was threatening parts of northern Taiwan is over for now but a conservation measure introduced in March for Kaohsiung City will remain in force, the Water Resources Agency (WRA) said

Taiwan’s Largest Municipality Faces Water Crisis

4 Mar 2013 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

China, KAOHSIUNG — Kaohsiung municipality in southwestern Taiwan may face a water crisis this month with the advent of the dry season in the region.

Taiwan Increase Supplies With Heavy Rains

5 Dec 2012 - 10:13 by Local Press Report

TAIPEI (Focus Taiwan News Channel) — Recent cold fronts have brought rainfall to northern Taiwan, relieving earlier concerns about possible water shortages, the Water Resources Agency announced on December 4. Accumulated rainfall

Landslide Alert Raised for 100 Taiwanese Rivers

20 Jun 2012 - 08:38 by Local Press Report

TAIPEI (Focus Taiwan News Channel) — Water conservation authorities issued red-code landslide warnings for 100 rivers in Taiwan Wednesday as Tropical Storm Talim moved north up the Taiwan Strait, bringing heavy rain to the island.&nbs

Four Taiwan Reservoirs Heavily Polluted

17 Apr 2012 - 10:26 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

TAIPEI, Taiwan —  Four reservoirs in southern Taiwan are heavily polluted due to eutrophication, according to the Taiwanese Environmental Protection Administration’s latest report on the water quality of 20

Low Rainfall Threatened Rice Crop

19 Jul 2011 - 09:49 by Local Press Report

TAIPEI (Channel News Asia) — The second crop from southern Taiwan’s rice paddies may be at risk due to a lack of rainfall in the area.

Taiwan Lifts First Stage of Water Rationing in Six Cities

7 Jun 2011 - 09:52 by Local Press Report

TAIPEI (Focus Taiwan News Channel) — Taiwan’s local Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has lifted the first stage of water rationing in six cities and counties, due to heavy rain over the past two weeks.

Taiwanese Companies Recycling Water to Cope With Shortages

10 May 2011 - 10:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

TAIPEI, Taiwan —  Some Taiwanese companies are planning to implement water recycling programs to cope with expected water rationing measures.

Water Recycling a Necessity for Taiwan, Says Minister

5 Apr 2011 - 11:19 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s current water shortages make water recycling a necessity, according to Minister of Economic Affairs Shih Yen-shiang.

Taiwan Dam Report Reignites Opposition

22 Mar 2011 - 19:18 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

TAIPEI — Recent reports that work on the Hushan Reservoir construction project in western Taiwan’s Yunlin County is past the halfway point and set for a 2014 finish has rekindled anger over the project.

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    • Water Reserves Sufficient

    17 Jan 2011 - 20:00 by Local Press Report

    TAIPEI, Taiwan, China (Focus Taiwan News Channel) — TAIPEI | Source: Focus Taiwan News Channel

    Taiwan Could Face Water Shortages, Regardless of Improved Conservation

    3 May 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

    TAIPEI, Taiwan — I wo southern Taiwanese provinces — Kaohsiung and Tainan — could face water shortages in June if drought conditions continue.

    Kaohsiung Supply Sufficient Until May

    12 Apr 2010 - 20:57 by Local Press Report

    TAIPEI (Focus Taiwan News) — Water supply in the greater Kaohsiung area will remain adequate until May, when seasonal rains arrive, according to local river management sources. The Kao-ping Diversion Weir

    Kaohsiung Expected to Face Shortages

    5 Apr 2010 - 20:57 by Local Press Report

    China, KAOHSIUNG (The China Post) — The Taiwan Water Corporation predicted that Kaohsiung City and County could face water shortages by mid- May. The corporation said a safe amount of water could be supplied to northern and

    Formosa Plastics Promises to Contain Toxins

    29 Mar 2010 - 20:57 by Local Press Report

    JENWU (eTaiwan News) — Formosa Plastics promised that the carcinogens in the soil and groundwater at its Jenwu, Kaohsiung County plant would not be allowed to escape to surrounding areas. As a result, the Taiwanese

    Taiwan's Water Supply Sufficient to Meet Demand

    22 Mar 2010 - 20:57 by Local Press Report

    TAIPEI, China (Focus Taiwan News) — Taiwan's water supplies are sufficient to meet the needs of every area except southern Kaohsiung until June 30, according to Director of the Water Resources Agency under the Ministry of Economic Aff

    Government Pledges to Restore Water Supply

    24 Aug 2009 - 20:58 by Local Press Report

    KAOHSIUNG (The China Post) — The Ministry of Economic Affairs pledged to restore adequate water supply in southern Kaohsiung last week to allow factories in the area to resume normal manufacturing operations.

    Water Resources Agency Denies Water Tunnel Work Caused Landslide

    24 Aug 2009 - 20:58 by Local Press Report

    TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan's Water Resources Agency (WRA) last week denied that explosives used in construction of a water tunnel to transfer water from the Tsengwen Reservoir had caused landslides in Kaohsiung County

    Kaohsiung Urges Taiwan Water Corp. to Fix Supply Problems

    17 Aug 2009 - 20:58 by Local Press Report

    KAOHSIUNG (Taiwan News) — The Kaohsiung city government last week called on the Taiwan Water Corp. (TWC) to fix the city's water supply problems.

    The problems are mainly caused by high turbidity levels