TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Tainan City Government said Friday (Aug. 23) the second phase of Yongkang Reclaimed Water Plant’s expansion is scheduled to be completed by the end of August.

According to a press release from Tainan City Government’s Water Resources Bureau, the daily water supply will increase from 8,000 to 15,500 cubic meters to meet the water demands of Southern Taiwan Science Park, per CNA. The project includes adding a reverse osmosis system, water pumps, and filtration equipment.

The bureau explained the first phase of the plant was completed at the end of 2022, with a daily supply of 8,000 cubic meters of reclaimed water. Due to the severe drought in Tainan this year, the plant has increased its daily output to 9,200 cubic meters to alleviate water shortages, it said.

Additionally, the bureau said it will establish a water recycling facility in Tainan to reduce water pressure and protect the environment.

Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che (黃偉哲) said the expanded water supply symbolizes an improvement in quality of life, per UDN. The water recycling center is expected to alleviate the city's water pressure and contribute to economic development, he added.