▲ Controversy over a family who created a private swimming pool by dragging public tap water (Photo=Online community)
A family is outraged when it is revealed that a family has created a private pool by pulling public tap water from a beach while farmers are suffering from water shortages due to the worst drought in recent years.
According to the Dong-gu Office in Ulsan on the 9th, a family visited Ilsan Beach in Ulsan on the 4th and installed a private swimming pool at the beach from the morning and then filled the public tap water.
Author A, who first reported the issue through an online community, released the photo, introducing himself as an eyewitness at the time.
In the photo released by Mr. A, a blue pool large enough to accommodate several adults was installed under the tent shade.
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Person A said, "Even if the manager told the pool owner not to do it, he connected two hoses and received all the water until the end." "There are so many people who try not to harm a lot of people. "He pointed out.
Another netizen who witnessed this situation said, "Two children went in and played. What's even more amazing is that the distance from the pool to the water tap is more than 50m, but I brought a hose long enough to get water."
After the article was posted on the Internet, related complaints were also received from the Ulsan Dong-gu Office.
According to a Dong-gu Office official, at the time, Ilsan Beach officials warned Mr. B, who installed the swimming pool, twice, but Mr. B did not remove the hose, and in the end, the official took action to shut off the public water supply.
The pool water was said to have already been largely full.
A Dong-gu office official said, "This is the first time that such a public tap water has been used to get water from a private swimming pool." "In other local governments, campers are also suffering from the use of public toilet tap water. We plan to strengthen our contact system so that we can contact and respond to them.”
The netizens who saw the article commented, "I really have no idea. Farmers are now being deceived by the worst drought, and without a conscience to draw public tap water and build a private swimming pool", "Whether there is a drought or not, using public water in such a place is stealing in itself. Ida" and "Should parents act without conscience in front of their children?"
On the other hand, if you use tap water without permission from the manager, you may be charged with theft.
A scale outside of the use of a small amount of water for the purpose of operating a facility, such as a public water supply, may be considered as stolen property belonging to the state or local government.