What is the South-to-North Water Transfer Project?

"South Water" in the South-to-North Water Transfer Project refers to transferring water from the south of China, especially the Yangtze River basin, to the north to solve the water shortage problem in the north.

The South-to-North Water Transfer Project is a large-scale water conservancy project, which aims to solve the problem of uneven distribution of water resources in the north and south of China by allocating water resources. The project is divided into three lines: east, middle and west, and the water resources in the southern watery areas such as the Yangtze River basin are transported to the northern arid areas such as the Yellow River, Huaihe River and Haihe River through artificial channels. This project involves not only the allocation of water resources, but also the protection of water quality and ecological environment. It is an important part of China's water resources optimal allocation and sustainable development strategy, which is of great significance to promoting regional economic and social development, improving water resources utilization efficiency and ensuring water security.

The South-to-North Water Transfer Project is not only a huge water conservancy project involving many provinces and regions, but also will have a far-reaching impact on China's social and economic development, ecological environment protection and water resources management. Through the water transfer project, the shortage of water resources in the northern region can be effectively alleviated, the overall utilization rate of water resources can be improved, and the balanced development of regional economy can be promoted. At the same time, the project has also brought challenges and demands for water ecological protection and water quality supervision, and promoted the development of related technologies and management measures.

To sum up, the "South Water" in the South-to-North Water Transfer Project refers to the water resources allocated from the south of China, especially the Yangtze River Basin, to the arid areas in the north. The project transports water resources in the south through the east, middle and west lines, aiming at solving the problems of uneven distribution of water resources in the north and south and water shortage in the north. It involves not only the allocation of water resources, but also the protection of ecological environment and water quality, which is of great significance to China's water resources management and regional development.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) water law

Article 56

The state implements the strictest water resources management system. Strict water resources management, rational development and utilization of water resources, water resources protection, water resources conservation, water security, and sustainable utilization of water resources.