Ren'ai Market Leak: Keelung City Government Confirms Burst Residential Pipe, Not Related to New AC

The Ren'ai Market in Keelung, which had just resumed operations after replacing its air conditioning system, experienced a water leak today. The Keelung City Government's Department of Economic Development dispatched personnel to assist in clarifying the situation, confirming that the leak was caused by a burst pipe in the upstairs residential area and was unrelated to the new air conditioning project. Repairs were completed in the afternoon. Due to outdated air conditioning, the second-floor food court at Ren'ai Market had previously suffered from extreme heat during the summer. The Department of Economic Development began replacing the AC units in March, closing the second floor for two months during construction, and reopened for vendors to prepare on the 17th. The Department stated that vendors discovered the leak while preparing for business in the morning. The market management immediately notified plumbing personnel for inspection, and the Department also arrived to manage the situation. After inspection, it was determined that a pipe in the C-building residential area had burst, and the residential management committee was notified to handle the issue. The Department emphasized that the market's AC pipes are installed externally and do not intersect with the building's internal plumbing, confirming the leak was not caused by the AC project. Water supply was temporarily suspended for repairs, which were completed around 1:00 PM.