[10] In 2015, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha initiated a two-year effort to clean up the canal in 2017–2018.

Those charged must pay a 2,000 baht daily fine until they fix waste management problems and halt illegal discharges.

[2] To maintain the cleanliness of the canal Natural Resources and Environment Minister General Surasak Kanjanarat proposed charging waste water treatment fees to households and tourists.

The PCD intends to study wastewater treatment in an additional 21 districts with sub-canals linked to the Saen Saep Canal.

[1] In June 2019, the PCD reported that the water quality of the canal has improved due to its efforts.

At least 253 of these sources face fines of 2,000 baht per day until the wastewater is treated properly before being discharged.

Boats go past Watthana and Huai Khwang Districts, running parallel to Petchaburi Road.