生态环境部：“十五五”将增加江河支流、小微水体断面监测

Core Insights - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment reported significant improvements in national surface water quality, with 89% of monitoring points classified as good (Class I-III) in the first half of the year, exceeding the "14th Five-Year Plan" targets [1] - The proportion of good water quality monitoring points has increased from 64.5% in 2015 to an expected 90.4% by 2024, marking a 25.9 percentage point increase [1] - The ministry is focusing on the inspection and remediation of pollution sources, having identified 360,000 river pollution outlets with a remediation completion rate exceeding 90% [1] Water Quality Monitoring and Improvement - The Ministry plans to enhance monitoring by adding over 200 monitoring points for rivers and small water bodies with relatively poor water quality during the "15th Five-Year Plan" [2] - Continuous efforts are being made to address industrial water pollution, with over 2,700 centralized wastewater treatment facilities established in industrial parks along major rivers [1][2] - The ministry is implementing a comprehensive regulatory system for black and odorous water bodies, utilizing satellite remote sensing and public reporting to strengthen oversight [1] Ecological Protection and Risk Management - The ministry has introduced assessment criteria for water ecology in the Yangtze River basin and is expanding monitoring to other key river basins [2] - A total of 24,000 drinking water source protection areas have been designated, with ongoing actions to address environmental violations [2] - The ministry is developing emergency response plans for sudden water pollution incidents, promoting a collaborative mechanism for cross-province river basin management [2] Public Perception and Community Engagement - Despite improvements in water quality data, local pollution issues persist, as highlighted by community reports of garbage and wastewater in certain areas [2] - The ministry emphasizes the importance of public sentiment and feedback in evaluating water ecological protection efforts, indicating a shift towards a more comprehensive approach to water quality assessment [2]