Ten years after its launch, China’s South-to-North Water Diversion Project has become a lifeline for cities like Jiaozuo—a central Henan hub where the canal flows right through downtown! What started as a solution to water shortages has blossomed into an eco-revolution, swapping coal dust for green spaces and sustainable growth.
Since 2014, over 430 million cubic meters of water from Hubei’s Danjiangkou Reservoir have transformed Jiaozuo, fueling everything from tap water to lush parks. The city’s 10-kilometer green corridor now buzzes with cyclists and picnics, while 60 million cubic meters of diverted water revived rivers and wetlands.
Globally unmatched in scale, the project has pumped 76.7 billion cubic meters of water to 45 cities, improving daily life for 185 million people. A Ministry of Water Resources spokesperson highlighted its role in stabilizing industrial and residential supplies while boosting water conservation efforts nationwide.
From coal-dependent to climate-conscious, Jiaozuo’s glow-up mirrors China’s broader push for eco-friendly infrastructure. Who knew water could be this transformative?
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What started as a solution to water shortages has blossomed into an eco-revolution, swapping coal dust for green spaces and sustainable growth.
A Ministry of Water Resources spokesperson highlighted its role in stabilizing industrial and residential supplies while boosting water conservation efforts nationwide.
