Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the significant investment and progress in water management and infrastructure in the Huai River basin during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, with a total investment of 606 billion yuan, which is 1.63 times that of the previous five-year period [1] - By the end of the 14th Five-Year Plan, all 38 projects identified by the State Council for further management of the Huai River have commenced, with 17 projects completed and accepted [1] - The capacity of newly constructed reservoirs in the basin has increased by 2.5 billion cubic meters, with flood control capacity reaching 1.09 billion cubic meters, enhancing the flood control engineering system [1] Group 2 - The evaluation of river and lake health in the Huai River basin has been fully completed, achieving the revival goals for nine major rivers and lakes, and establishing over 2,200 happiness rivers and lakes at various administrative levels [1] - Water resource utilization has been effectively controlled, with total water usage maintained within 72.4 billion cubic meters, and groundwater extraction reduced by over 15% compared to the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan [2] - The effective utilization coefficient of irrigation water in farmland has reached 0.609, with water consumption per unit of GDP and industrial added value significantly better than the national average [2]

水利部要求，2026年全国节水工作要着力完善水资源总量管理和全面节约制度，着力提高水资源集约安 全利用水平，着力推进高质量建设节水型社会，着力建设现代化节水产业体系，着力构建非常规水配置 利用新格局，着力推进合同节水管理创新发展，着力提升全社会节水观念和意识，为"十五五"节水工作 开好局、起好步。 本报北京1月20日电(记者邓剑洋)记者从水利部获悉：水利部门全面贯彻落实"节水优先、空间均衡、系 统治理、两手发力"治水思路，加快完善水资源总量管理和全面节约制度，提高水资源集约安全利用水 平，节水工作取得新成效。"十四五"以来，在我国经济总量连跨大台阶、粮食产量连年丰收的情况下， 用水总量实现零增长，初步统计2025年全国万元国内生产总值用水量、万元工业增加值用水量较"十三 五"末分别下降20%和25%，农田灌溉水有效利用系数从"十三五"末的0.565提升到0.583，非常规水利用 量较"十三五"末增长超过91%。 围绕水利高质量发展、保障我国水安全总目标，水利部提出，坚持以水而定、量水而行，落实落细节水 制度政策体系。到2030年，全国万元国内生产总值用水量、万元工业增加值用水量较2025年分别下降 10%以上 ...

Core Viewpoint - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China aims to achieve zero growth in total water consumption despite an average annual economic growth rate of 5.5% [1][2] Group 1: Water Resource Conservation Efforts - Emphasis on prioritizing water conservation across various aspects including awareness, measures, and resource management [1] - Key actions include promoting water-saving initiatives in critical industries, modernizing irrigation systems, and implementing comprehensive water-saving measures in the Yellow River basin and the South-to-North Water Diversion Project [1] - By 2024, water consumption per 10,000 RMB of GDP and per 10,000 RMB of industrial added value is expected to decrease by 17.7% and 23.6% respectively compared to 2020 [1] - The area of water-saving irrigation is projected to reach 6.38 million hectares, with an effective utilization coefficient of irrigation water in farmland increasing to 0.58 [1] - The volume of unconventional water utilization is anticipated to reach 25.1 billion cubic meters [1] Group 2: Strict Water Resource Management - Implementation of the strictest water resource management system and establishment of a rigid constraint mechanism for water resources [2] - Development of a comprehensive water-saving policy framework across agriculture, industry, and urban areas, transitioning water usage from extensive to intensive conservation [2] - Completion of water allocation for major inter-provincial river basins and establishment of groundwater control indicators for 31 provinces [2] - Creation of a national water usage quota system and strict management of water resource verification and extraction permits [2] - Promotion of a water-saving society with over 1,900 contract water-saving management projects and the release of 194 advanced and applicable water-saving technologies [2]

Core Viewpoint - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, despite an average economic growth rate of 5.5%, the total water consumption in the country achieved zero growth [1][2] Group 1: Water Resource Management - The Ministry of Water Resources emphasizes a priority on water conservation, implementing strict management measures to optimize water resource usage [1] - Key actions include promoting water-saving initiatives in major industries, enhancing irrigation modernization, and implementing comprehensive water-saving measures in the Yellow River basin and the South-to-North Water Diversion project [1] - By 2024, water consumption per unit of GDP and per unit of industrial added value is expected to decrease by 17.7% and 23.6% respectively compared to 2020 [1] Group 2: Policy and Institutional Framework - The establishment of the strictest water resource management system is underway, including a rigid constraint mechanism for water resources [2] - A comprehensive water-saving policy framework has been developed across agriculture, industry, and urban areas, transitioning water usage from extensive to efficient [2] - The national water quota system has been largely established, with groundwater control indicators set for 31 provinces, and electronic management of water extraction permits has been fully promoted [2]