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Shrinking Pattaya Reservoirs


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 a few years ago we went to a bbq out onthelake, as in the middle. people could walk across it too.  the other pattaya ressies are the same too.  bear in mind that mapbrachan is fed from river thru 100 kms of pipe, but those rivers are more or less dry too.  there will for sure be a drought next dry season, no chance of anything else.  

 

living close by our water comes from bore holes but that doesnt make it so much better as the water table is already low

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I have been predicting water rationing for Pattaya for several weeks now.

The rainy season was largely a non-event this year and it does not return again for the best part of 5 months.

Another concern will be wild fires breaking out. On my long drive back last Thursday I noticed several in the distance.

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4 hours ago, Jambo said:

I have been predicting water rationing for Pattaya for several weeks now.

The rainy season was largely a non-event this year and it does not return again for the best part of 5 months.

Another concern will be wild fires breaking out. On my long drive back last Thursday I noticed several in the distance.

the lakeside was afire on sunday in many places, seeing the fire br4igade called out to it too

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9 hours ago, tommy dee said:

the lakeside was afire on sunday in many places, seeing the fire br4igade called out to it too

When I was riding the trails through the woods on the north side of the reservoir I came across a couple of still smoking, fresh burn areas. Since they were close to where Thais were camped out I assume they were purposely set.

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13 minutes ago, thegrogmonster said:

Thanks for the update.

If you are out and about and in the area could you take some photos of the water level in Lake Chark Nok. We have 1 rai of land there.

I had it in the back of my mind to do just that in the next couple of days. What side of the lake is your land? I'll make a point to get some pics of that area.

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11 minutes ago, forcebwithu said:

I had it in the back of my mind to do just that in the next couple of days. What side of the lake is your land? I'll make a point to get some pics of that area.

Thanks for that.

The land is on the southern end, We are the vacant land between the newly paved road on the lake and the Kombat Group.

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1 hour ago, forcebwithu said:

It's been two weeks and two days since the last update, so hopped on my bike and had a very enjoyable ride this morning around what remains of Mabprachan Reservoir.

Starting again on the southwest side.
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More spots that were previously underwater are now exposed.
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Wish they would mount a water level gage to this structure. I'm estimating the water is down another 1/2 meter or so since the last update.
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I wonder how much longer it will be before this guy can walk to his fishing camp.
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They're now having to pump water from the low spots.
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Another couple of weeks and there will be no need for a bridge over this channel.
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A babbling brook in the middle of what was once a lake.
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The island is now a peninsula.
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On the north end looking south.
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Fishing is a lot easier when they fish are trapped in what remains of the water on the north end.
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Mabprachan is fast becoming a lush meadow. Can't really call it "lush" as the dominant flora are thorn bushes.
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A bit of a technical ride to get out to the far end of this exposed rock outcropping.
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Had to ride over a lot of broken shells and gnarly rocks to get to the far end, but this was the view looking back.
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And the view towards the dam at the west end of the reservoir.
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Now back at the southwest side. I see they've closed off the channel into the pond within a lake and are now having to pump water into the pond.
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At the rate the water level is dropping it doesn't bode well for the Pattaya area in the coming months. As the next rainy season is a long way off, I expect we'll see severe water rationing measures to conserve what little remains of the water supply.

And yet Songkran will still go ahead regardless of the situation with the lack of water. 

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6 hours ago, tommy dee said:

and its years too late for desalination plants to be built.  which would at least cover showers and gardens and household stuff, obviously not cooking

Proper desalination plants will deliver potable water, so will also cover cooking.

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There are barge desalination plants they use during disasters. Years ago when Kuai was hit by hurricane, the US Navy parked a nuclear submarine to provide desalinated water. Maybe couple of Navy ships could provide water to Pattaya.  

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10 hours ago, tommy dee said:

and its years too late for desalination plants to be built.  which would at least cover showers and gardens and household stuff, obviously not cooking

Perth Western Australia gets most of its water supply from desal plants. 

I hate having to waste drinking water to keep the grass green(ish) but my lease requires it.

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On 11/11/2019 at 3:10 PM, tommy dee said:

 a few years ago we went to a bbq out onthelake, as in the middle. people could walk across it too.  the other pattaya ressies are the same too.  bear in mind that mapbrachan is fed from river thru 100 kms of pipe, but those rivers are more or less dry too.  there will for sure be a drought next dry season, no chance of anything else.  

 

living close by our water comes from bore holes but that doesnt make it so much better as the water table is already low

I also have  a bore hole water supply its never failed to supply water however I am considering installing a large water tank as a backup.

I live in a house in Soi K9 Huay Yai and there is no government water line here.

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19 hours ago, JDM said:

I also have  a bore hole water supply its never failed to supply water however I am considering installing a large water tank as a backup.

I live in a house in Soi K9 Huay Yai and there is no government water line here.

JDM

i just bought tanks yesterday  matey.  suggest u buy now.  our regualr builders yard was 3100 for a 1000 litre tank.. others are asking 4500 and i reckon they will b asking more soon.  as longas you have a pump all u need is a 300  banht HD ballcock, the rest is simple piping.  doin one tomorrow as a prototype

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Made it out to Huai Chak Nok Reservoir today. Water level is looking pretty dire there too. Here's the view from the dam end on the NW side.
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Close up of the outflow structure to use as a benchmark for the water level.
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A lot of what was once under water on the south end of the dam is now dry.
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Here's a screenshot of the satellite view of the reservoir with a maker of where the above pic was taken. Image is from Nov, 2018 and gives an idea of how far the water has receded.
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They have pumps going to move trapped water on the south end into what remains of the reservoir.
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It's going to be quite a while before this overflow outlet will be needed again.
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@thegrogmonster, is this your land? If so, somebody stole all your cassava.
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And this is the view now from your "waterfront" property.
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A bit of hike from this side of the reservoir to get to the water's edge.
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The cows are enjoying their new pasture land.
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The view from the north end looking south towards the dam in the far distance.
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And on the other side of the road, looking north.
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Easy pickings for the fishermen.
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Side note: I've edited the topic title to reflect that posts here cover all the shrinking water sources for Pattaya.

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13 minutes ago, forcebwithu said:

@thegrogmonster, is this your land? If so, somebody stole all your cassava.
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Thanks very much for taking the time to go out there and take some photos. I have never seen the water level that low here.

You were very close to our land just a couple of blocks to the east. Land shown by red star on this photo.

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1 hour ago, john luke said:

Could I please ask, what measures do the authorities normally take to address water shortages.  When was the last time these type of measures were necessary?

Thanks.

5 or 6 yrs ago,  water pressure was reduced then water supplies altenrate days,  but this year is expected to be worst in memory.  so god knows.

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