Core Viewpoint - The Shandong Provincial Government has issued a comprehensive plan to promote water resource conservation and utilization, emphasizing the development of unconventional water sources, with specific targets set for 2030, including a daily production capacity of 1.5 million tons from seawater desalination [2][3]. Group 1: Water Resource Conservation Measures - The plan outlines 15 specific measures aimed at deep water conservation across various sectors, including agriculture, industry, and urban areas [3][4]. - By 2030, the total groundwater extraction in Shandong is to be limited to 9.018 billion cubic meters, with an effective irrigation water utilization coefficient in agriculture reaching 0.655 or higher [2][3]. - The leakage rate of urban public water supply networks is targeted to be controlled within 7.85% [2]. Group 2: Unconventional Water Utilization - The plan positions unconventional water as a regular component of water supply, aiming for a 60% utilization rate of urban recycled water by 2030 [2][3]. - The chemical industry parks are required to utilize at least 35% of unconventional water [3][4]. - Shandong has already integrated unconventional water into its unified water resource allocation, setting minimum utilization targets for cities [3]. Group 3: Development of Water-Saving Industry - The province is focusing on developing advanced water-saving equipment, new materials, and smart water management services, aiming to establish a robust water-saving industry by 2030 [5]. - The target is to have over 200 key enterprises in the water-saving industry, with a market scale reaching 150 billion yuan [5]. - The government plans to prioritize or mandate the procurement of water-saving products in public purchases to enhance the supply capacity of high-end products and services [5].