Core Viewpoint - The water diversion project in northern Anhui has successfully replaced groundwater sources for approximately 30 million urban and rural residents, ensuring stable water supply in the region [1] Group 1: Project Overview - The project began in 2021 to address the shortage of surface water resources in northern Anhui, which primarily relies on deep groundwater [1] - The project utilizes surface water from the Huai River and the Jiangsu-Anhui water diversion project to solve drinking water and urban development needs [1] - As of January 20, the project has completed the trial operation of 45 surface water plants, marking the full operation of the infrastructure [1] Group 2: Infrastructure Development - The project has constructed 738 kilometers of water transmission pipelines and 17,600 kilometers of distribution pipelines, achieving interconnectivity and coordinated supply in the water network [1] - The project has effectively reduced groundwater extraction in the replacement areas, leading to a gradual recovery of groundwater levels [1] Group 3: Future Projections - By 2025, groundwater extraction in northern Anhui is expected to decrease by 30.96% compared to 2020 levels [1]