Youngdong District Conducts Inspection and Disinfection of 65 Children's Play Facilities

[Suwon Ilbo = Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Youngdong District in Suwon announced on the 15th that it will conduct disinfection of sand and elastic surfacing materials at 65 children's play facilities within the district from this month through October.

The sand disinfection project is implemented to protect children with weak immunity from various harmful substances. Using soil management equipment, the playground sand is excavated to a depth of 30 centimeters to remove all foreign materials such as glass and feces. The sand is then turned over to increase air circulation, facilitate moisture drainage, and restore elasticity.

Following this, high-temperature steam is sprayed from within the sand to sterilize and disinfect bacteria and parasites. Finally, sand samples are collected after disinfection is completed to conduct parasite egg testing.

Additionally, the district will conduct disinfection on various play facilities such as swings and slides where children frequently touch surfaces, in order to create a safe and pleasant play environment and strengthen safety management.

An official from Youngdong District stated, "We will conduct sand disinfection four times per year so that young children can use the facilities with confidence, and we will do our utmost to make children's parks a place where both parents and children can use safely."