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China Launches Major Campaign Against Water Pollution
15 Jul
Summary
- China plans to clean community water bodies by 2030.
- The action plan targets industrial parks and rural areas.
- Efforts include improving farming practices and oversight.
China has announced a significant action plan to address pollution in various water bodies, including rivers, ponds, and ditches. This initiative aims to substantially complete pollution checks and cleanup work in provincial-level industrial parks by 2030. The plan also seeks to eliminate black and odorous water bodies in counties and townships.
Furthermore, the campaign will tackle the direct impact of livestock and poultry farming on water sources in key regions. By 2030, waters situated near communities should be generally free from unusual discoloration, foul smells, and visible waste, marking a significant improvement in environmental quality. The efforts extend to rural areas, covering both surface and groundwater, and include strengthening monitoring and enforcement.
The comprehensive strategy involves five targeted campaigns. These address pollution in industrial parks, the cleanup of polluted water bodies in counties and townships, better treatment of agricultural waste, enhanced protection of rural water resources, and remediation of small water body pollution. Stricter controls on industrial enterprises and improved urban sewage systems are also crucial components.
