Core Viewpoint - The rural water supply in China is undergoing significant improvements through innovative management and infrastructure development, aiming for higher accessibility and safety of drinking water for rural populations [1][2][3]. Group 1: Infrastructure Development - Suichang County has established a comprehensive urban-rural water supply system, including 1 county water plant, 14 township water plants, 4 inter-village water stations, and 191 single-village water stations [1]. - The "3+1" standardized construction and management model for rural water supply emphasizes integrated urban-rural supply, large-scale centralized supply, and localized small-scale supply projects [1][2]. - By the end of 2025, the national rural tap water coverage is expected to reach 96%, with 71% of the rural population served by large-scale supply projects [1][2]. Group 2: Funding and Investment - Zhejiang Province has allocated 308 million yuan to support water supply projects in mountainous and island areas, establishing a funding mechanism that combines water fees, fiscal subsidies, and enterprise contributions [2]. - In Shandong, rural water supply investment has increased from 20 billion yuan during the 13th Five-Year Plan to 54.85 billion yuan in the 14th Five-Year Plan, demonstrating a strong commitment to improving water access [2]. - Fujian Province has innovated a financing model that combines 30% project capital with 70% debt financing, encouraging participation from both government and social capital [2]. Group 3: Management and Maintenance - The water management strategies include integrated management, professional agency oversight, and third-party management to ensure comprehensive service coverage [3]. - Zhejiang has developed a digital platform for water management, featuring unmanned and smart water stations, with a rapid response mechanism for service issues [3]. - The goal is to achieve a rural tap water coverage rate of 97% and a 73% coverage of the rural population by large-scale supply projects by 2026 [3].
农村供水加快标准化建设
Jing Ji Ri Bao·2026-01-14 22:11