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Promote the pilot construction of facilities for recycled water utilization in typical areas

National Office of Water Conservation, Ministry of Water Resources of China (
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    Description
    Description

    To implement the national decision and plan on the utilization of sewage resources, increase the utilization of recycled water, ease the imbalance in supply and demand of water resources, improve the quality of the water ecological environment, and promote comprehensive green transformation in economic and social development, it promotes the pilot program of facilities for recycled water utilization in 78 typical areas, organizes and carries out mid-term evaluation of the pilot program, improves the pilot fund support policy, supervises and guides local governments to implement the approved pilot configuration plan for recycled water, and makes steady progress in the pilot program.

    Expected Impact

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    Goal 6

    Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

    Goal 6

    6.1

    By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all

    6.1.1

    Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services

    6.2

    By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations

    6.2.1

    Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water

    6.3

    By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally

    6.3.1

    Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treated

    6.3.2

    Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality

    6.4

    By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity
    6.4.1

    Change in water-use efficiency over time

    6.4.2

    Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources

    6.5

    By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate

    6.5.1

    Degree of integrated water resources management 

    6.5.2

    Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation

    6.6

    By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes
    6.6.1

    Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time

    6.a

    By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies
    6.a.1

    Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan

    6.b

    Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management

    6.b.1

    Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management

    a number of sustainable and replicable advanced models and typical cases that yield good results will be achieved in the planning of recycled water, allocation, utilization, production and transport, as well as incentives

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    Timeline
    10 October 2022 (start date)
    31 December 2025 (date of completion)
    Entity
    National Office of Water Conservation, Ministry of Water Resources of China
    SDGs
    Region
    1. Asia and Pacific
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    Countries
    China
    China
    Contact Information

    Xinyang, Division Director