Tianjin, China – September 18, 2024 – The South-to-North Water Diversion Project’s Central Route has surpassed a significant milestone by delivering over 100 billion cubic meters of water to Tianjin, a crucial step in ensuring the city’s water security.
According to reports from Tianjin Daily, as of September 10, the Central Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project has successfully supplied more than 100 billion cubic meters of water to Tianjin. This achievement has played a vital role in safeguarding the city’s water supply.
The South-to-North Water Diversion Project was officially launched on December 12, 2014, to address the water shortage issues in northern China. Over the past ten years, Tianjin has invested heavily in building infrastructure to support the project, including the Wangqingtuo Reservoir Project, as well as the Wuxue, Ninghan, Baodi, and Jinghai water supply projects. Additionally, the emergency reconstruction of the Ming Canal connecting the Erwangzhuang section has further enhanced the water diversion and storage capacity, covering a wider range of areas.
Wang Feng, a member of the Standing Committee and first-level inspector of the Tianjin Water Conservancy Bureau, highlighted that as of now, the city’s water supply system based on the diversion of water from the Yangtze River has covered 15 out of the city’s 16 districts (except for Jizhou District). The annual water supply in Tianjin has increased from 2.618 billion cubic meters in 2014 to 3.272 billion cubic meters in 2023, with the annual supply of water from the Yangtze River rising from 0.06 billion cubic meters to 1.034 billion cubic meters, making it the main water source for the city.
The quality of the raw water from the Yangtze River has consistently met the Class II standards for surface water, with the qualified water supply rate for urban areas remaining above 99%, and the qualified water supply rate for rural areas reaching over 93%. Moreover, the diversion of water from the Yangtze River has significantly improved the water ecological environment in Tianjin.
Since 2016, the city has gradually implemented regular water replenishment for key urban rivers such as the Hai River, as well as for the Dilihai, Dahuangbao, Tuopu, and Beidagang wetlands, as well as the southern region’s rivers such as the Duliujian River. The annual ecological water replenishment exceeds 1 billion cubic meters.
In 2023, the proportion of excellent and good water bodies in Tianjin reached 60%, the highest in history, with all the劣Ⅴclass water bodies eliminated. The water quality of 12 coastal rivers reached or exceeded theⅣclass standard, marking a significant improvement in water quality.
The success of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project’s Central Route in Tianjin serves as a testament to the government’s commitment to addressing water resource challenges and improving the living standards of its citizens. As the project continues to expand and deliver more water to northern China, it will undoubtedly play a crucial role in the sustainable development of the region.
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