Core Viewpoint - The "Fujian Province Urban Drainage and Sewage Treatment Management Regulations" will be implemented starting January 1, 2024, emphasizing a "joint drainage and regulation" mechanism for urban drainage systems [1][2]. Group 1: Drainage Facility Planning and Construction - New urban areas and construction projects must implement separate rainwater and sewage systems, ensuring that drainage facilities are designed, constructed, and put into use simultaneously with the main project [3]. - For renovation of main projects, drainage facilities must be included in the renovation plan and upgraded concurrently [4]. Group 2: Drainage Management - New residential complexes or public buildings cannot be delivered for use unless their drainage facilities are properly connected to the municipal drainage network [5]. - Enterprises and individual businesses discharging sewage into urban drainage facilities must apply for a sewage discharge permit according to relevant regulations [5]. - Drainage authorities will categorize dischargers into key industrial, key, and general dischargers for graded management [5]. - A comprehensive urban drainage flood control system will be established, promoting a management and scheduling mechanism for urban water systems [5]. - Emergency response teams and equipment, such as mobile pump trucks, will be developed to address urban flooding, with regular emergency drills conducted [5]. - Smart sensing devices will be installed at critical drainage points to support management, operation scheduling, disaster prediction, and emergency response [5]. Group 3: Sewage Treatment and Reuse - Drainage authorities are required to conduct a comprehensive inspection of urban sewage networks every 5 to 10 years to assess functionality and identify issues [6]. - Maintenance and operation contracts will be signed between drainage authorities and sewage treatment facility operators, who must report water quality and pollutant reduction data [6]. - Sewage treatment and sludge disposal units must ensure stabilization, reduction, harmlessness, and resource utilization of sludge, promoting low-carbon treatment processes [6]. - Operators are prohibited from ceasing operations of sewage treatment facilities without prior notification, and any planned shutdowns must be reported 90 working days in advance [7]. - Reclaimed water will be charged for use, with encouragement for the establishment of reclaimed water enterprises, prioritizing its use in industrial production, urban greening, road cleaning, vehicle washing, construction, and ecological landscaping [7].