Core Insights - The article highlights the increasing public concern over microplastics and other new pollutants, indicating a shift in environmental monitoring needs [1] - Zhejiang Province is advancing to a 2.0 stage in new pollutant monitoring, developing a comprehensive, precise, and intelligent monitoring system [1] Monitoring System Development - The new monitoring system evolves from "single detection" to "multi-dimensional perception," from "local pilot" to "provincial coverage," from "post-monitoring" to "real-time warning," and from "manual investigation" to "intelligent tracking" [1] - Innovative smart monitoring technologies and an AI-assisted identification system are being developed, including a "chemical fingerprint library" for key industry pollutants, significantly enhancing the ability to identify new pollutants in critical watersheds [1] Monitoring Network Structure - A three-tier monitoring network is established, consisting of "core circle," "key circle," and "warning circle" to improve monitoring efficiency [2] - The core circle focuses on five key cities: Hangzhou (rubber and plastic products), Ningbo (petrochemicals), Shaoxing (dyeing), Quzhou (fluorine chemicals), and Taizhou (pharmaceuticals) [2] - The warning circle targets sensitive ecological areas such as drinking water sources and key river sections, aiming for comprehensive coverage with a focus on critical areas [2] Online Monitoring Capabilities - Zhejiang has implemented an automatic online monitoring system for new pollutants that provides real-time alerts upon detecting anomalies [2] - The first national demonstration station for automatic monitoring of new pollutants has been established in Quzhou, enabling continuous automatic monitoring of trace new pollutants in water [2]