“有多少汤泡多少馍”，水资源刚性约束制度这样量化考核

Core Viewpoint - The newly implemented "Water Resource Rigid Constraint System Assessment Method" emphasizes a quantitative approach to water resource management, aligning water usage with economic and social development needs, encapsulated in the phrase "how much soup, how much bread" [1][7]. Group 1: Implementation of the Assessment Method - The assessment method replaces the previous strict water resource management system assessment, which has been in place since 2013, to better reflect current water resource challenges and management needs [2][3]. - The new assessment method aims to enhance the control of total water usage and efficiency while emphasizing the principle of "Four Waters and Four Determinations" (using water to determine city planning, land use, population distribution, and production) [3][4]. Group 2: Changes in Assessment Criteria - The assessment retains targets for total water usage and efficiency but introduces new goals for water resource protection and overload management, while removing the water quality standard targets [4][10]. - The assessment criteria have shifted from four main measures to five, focusing on economic development aligned with water availability, water resource conservation, protection, and regulatory responsibilities [4][5]. Group 3: Regional Implementation Examples - In Ningxia, the local government has defined available water quantities for various regions, adhering to the "Four Waters and Four Determinations" principle to optimize agricultural practices and industrial layouts [8]. - Dezhou, previously classified as an overloaded water resource area, has successfully reduced its water usage from 1.5 billion cubic meters to 977 million cubic meters through stringent water conservation measures [9]. Group 4: Future Assessment Plans - The assessment results will be categorized into four levels and will serve as a significant reference for evaluating the performance of local government leaders [11][12]. - The Ministry of Water Resources plans to gradually integrate the new assessment tasks into the existing framework for 2024 and 2025, with a full transition expected by mid-2026 [11][12].