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Video/Oil Pollution Affects Two Weeks, Keelung River Badu Pump Station Resumes Daytime Pumping
United Daily News | Local Language | News | Dec. 12, 2025 | Pollution
An oil pollution event at the Badu pumping station on the Keelung River caused disruption in tap water supply for over 180,000 users in Keelung and Xizhi for two weeks. Following comprehensive water quality testing by a third-party independent agency confirming standards were met, pumping resumed at 8 a.m. with daytime operations only. Full 24-hour pumping will resume after two days of stable monitoring.
From December 6 to 9, Taiwan Water Company conducted intensified tests around the suspected pollution source near Fuan Temple, including odor checks and VOC screenings, with no further contamination detected. The Environmental Department traced the pollution to a single illicit discharge and is investigating suspects, particularly companies handling waste oil wastewater linked to ships at Keelung Port.
Enhanced inspection measures are being implemented, including afternoon and daily river patrols by the Public Works Department supported by police patrols focusing on key river areas. Eighteen regulated businesses near the pumping station will also face intensified scrutiny. Taiwan Water has increased water monitoring with 24/7 automatic oil film detectors, manual sampling, and plans to install new in-water oil monitoring technology.
Affected residents will receive a half-month reduction in water bills for February and March 2026 automatically without needing to apply. Subsidies for water tank cleaning are also available. Some residents remain concerned about potential future contamination and call for rapid identification of the polluter to ensure public confidence.