Drainage and Sewerage Department

Drainage and Sewerage Department

Introduction:

The Drainage and Sewerage Department’s vision is Bangkok Metropolitan has a good drainage and water quality management environment. Citizens are involved in urban development towards a livable and sustainable metropolis. Additionally, its mission is to develop infrastructure on flood prevention and drainage systems to support growth of a livable and safely city; develop water quality management environments based on sustainable livelihoods; and develop staff’s potential of the Department of Drainage and Sewerage.

Responsibility

1. Create masterplans and projects for flood prevention, drainage, and wastewater treatment systems in Bangkok.
2. Construct and maintain Bangkok’s flood prevention systems consisting of floodgates, pumping stations, drainage tunnels, embank, dams, drain lines, including the acquisition and development of Kaem Ling (Monkey Cheek) projects or water reservoirs.
3. Plan, control and manage Bangkok's flood, saltwater, and drought preventions/resolutions.
4. Plan, control, maintain and procure manholes, pumping facilities, and close/change the cover of sewer equipment to prevent/solve flooding problems.
5. Dredge canals to increase drainage efficiency, including landscape developments and prevention of intrusions into canals and public water resources.
6. Maintain drainage lines through garbage and weeds disposal from canals and public water resources.
7. Maintain water quality in Bangkok by monitoring and controlling water quality of public water sources, including wastewater treatment to meet international standards.
8. Maintain information center for management and telemetry systems of Bangkok’s water resources.
9. Provide consultation and support for public water management, including flood prevention/resolution, water quality management and coastal erosion of Bangkok.
10. Acquire, install, control, and maintain pump (electric and mechanical), machinery, mechanical tools, and vehicles.
11. Perform in others related duties as assigned.

Contact Information :

          Address : Drainage and Sewerage Department BMA,

          123 Drainage and Sewerage Department, Mit Maitri road, Din Daeng, Din Daeng, Bangkok         10400  

         Tel. : +66 (0) 2246 0275, 2216

          Fax. : +66 (0) 2246 0275

         Website : Our Vision Department of Drainage and Sewerage (bangkok.go.th)

           Facebook: bkk.bast