- K-water vol. 52
- January 11, 2016
K-water Story
Celebrating 50th anniversary of K-water in 2016,
the beginning of a global leading company for the next 50 years!
At the New Year’s address on January 4th, K-water CEO Choi Gye-woon shared his plans for the company in which it will take initiative of world’s water issues as a global leading company. He also emphasized that “the role of K-water will be expanded to turn water security solutions into policy and carry them out in order to respond to extreme natural disasters caused by climate change. In 2016, K-water is planning to establish new business models and expand its investment by creating new businesses on water-related issues such as the seawater desalination project. The plan will be part of the government’s initiative to create more jobs and revive the national economy.
Launching ‘My Water’, new website for water information
On January 7th, K-water opened a new website called ‘My Water’ (www.water.or.kr) which provides user customized water information utilizing big data. ‘My Water’ will provide a wide range of information on water resources, subterranean water, water and sewage, dams and also practical and educational information related to water. This information can be used to find the water source and treatment plant for any area in the country and check the water quality, rate, and usage amount for the general public as well as compare the numbers with that of other areas.
Seomjingang River and Okjeongho Lake
The lifeline of the southern region of Korea, Seomjingang River is famous for its beautiful scenery and generous people. With the Seomjingang River Dam, the new water source of the south, and Okjeongho Lake, known for its breathtaking view of the fog over of the water, Imsil has the perfect scenic sites for water.
- Okjeongho Lake
- Saseondae Park
- Pilbong Cultural Village
- Seomjingang River Dam
The magic of hot water for reviving wilted produce
The 50℃ (122℉) washing method for wilted fruits and vegetables is the talk of town. Vegetables become soft and the plant tissue breaks when soaked in hot water, but in warm water of 50℃, the plant tissue isn’t damaged and the produce maintains its resilience. Rather, the warm water is absorbed into the cell through the heat making the produce fresh.
The 50℃ (122℉) washing method
- Pour boiling water and same amount of cold water into a large bowl.
- Check to see if the temperature is 48℃-52℃ (118℉-125℉).
- Wash the produce in the bowl.
- Take care the water doesn’t cool down below 43℃ (109℉) where germs can thrive. Check the water temperature in between washing and add more hot water to maintain 50℃.
- Before washing, peel each leaf of cabbages and lettuce, and cut the stalk for shiitake mushrooms.
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