Technology empowers ecology for better people's well-being - observations along the first phase of the East and Middle Route of the South to North Water Diversion Project
2024-11-19
The South to North Water Diversion Project is a super project aimed at solving the problem of water resources shortage in the north and abundance in the south in China. It is related to the overall strategy, long-term development, and people's well-being. Statistics show that the first phase of the South to North Water Diversion Project's East and Middle Lines has transferred over 76 billion cubic meters of water, bringing enormous economic, social, and ecological benefits. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the comprehensive water supply of the first phase of the East and Middle Route of the South to North Water Diversion Project. The reporter recently walked along the construction line, feeling the profound changes brought by the project as the winding blue water moved northward. Striving for innovation: Innovation helps to make water transfer more convenient in Yangzhou, Jiangsu. The Baoying Pump Station project on the East Route of the South to North Water Diversion Project is the first pump station to start, complete, and maximize the benefits of the project. Here, refined and high-quality management of water conservancy projects is gradually advancing, and engineering perception and digital twin systems are gradually taking shape; The water pump components used for water regulation are gradually being upgraded to domestic production, resulting in improved equipment operation accuracy, simpler composition, and easier maintenance. This is a leap forward from Xin Duxing: the number of on duty personnel at Baoying Pump Station has been reduced from 12 to 6 per shift. Although the number of personnel has decreased, the effectiveness of equipment maintenance has significantly improved, and the energy consumption of water transfer throughout the station has decreased significantly. The eight words' remote centralized control and few personnel on duty 'can summarize our efforts in recent years and are also the direction of our future innovation Baoying Pump Station Chief Liu Zhao said. Innovation leads to breakthroughs in one domain and a global leap forward. In the capital city of Beijing, the main dispatch center of China South to North Water Diversion Group Middle Route Co., Ltd. has a large screen digital display, with real-time water supply data from various water outlets along the route. With the help of the digital twin South to North Water Diversion Middle Route 1.0 system, dispatchers can break through spatial limitations, conduct real-time water volume scheduling, and respond to various emergencies. Click the mouse and adjust the water to the 'front line' to execute instructions without relying on human labor Li Jinggang, Deputy Director of the General Dispatch Center, told reporters that the system has made frontline emergency response measures more effective in dealing with the "23.7" catastrophic flood in the Haihe River Basin. The construction of digital twin water networks is an important part of national water network construction and a microcosm of the high-quality development of the water conservancy industry in recent years. The relevant person in charge of China South to North Water Diversion Group Co., Ltd. stated that they will continue to enhance the guarantee capability of South to North Water Diversion in accordance with the requirements of "demand driven, application oriented, digital empowerment, and capacity improvement". Ecological color enhancement: The project beautifies the Huang Huai Hai area. After leaving the urban area of Jinan, Shandong, and driving northeast for more than an hour, the reporter arrived at Donghu Reservoir. This place undertakes the task of regulating and storing water allocated to cities such as Jinan, Binzhou, and Zibo for the East Route of the South to North Water Diversion Project. Standing by the edge of the warehouse, gazing into the distance, the vast expanse of smoke and waves, and the gathering of waterbirds. Pei Liang, the director of the reservoir management office, told reporters that through reasonable water allocation and management, the biodiversity around the reservoir has been restored, becoming an ideal habitat for various waterbirds. Through the measure of "releasing fish to raise water", the excessive growth of algae has been effectively controlled, and the ecological vitality of the water area has been significantly enhanced. Green mountains and clear waters are like mountains of gold and silver, and ecological benefits help promote the new development of economic formats. The Grand Canal, a water conservancy artery that ran through the north and south of China in ancient times. She flows through Cangzhou, Hebei, shaping a major transportation hub. Nowadays, the Beijing Hangzhou Grand Canal has become an important component of the first phase of the South to North Water Diversion Project. With the improvement of water quality in the Grand Canal, Cangzhou is focusing on ecological restoration, developing multiple cultural landmarks such as the China Grand Canal Intangible Cultural Heritage Park and Cangzhou Garden Expo Park, connecting new forms of tourism, research and education, and accelerating the development of surrounding agricultural industries. The sign of "Grand Canal culture" is becoming brighter and brighter. Data shows that as of the end of September 2024, the first phase of the South to North Water Diversion East Line project has replenished 571 million cubic meters of water to the Beijing Hangzhou Grand Canal, and the water quality of monitoring sections along the water supply line has remained stable and met the Class III standard for surface water. From south to north, there are countless beautiful scenery along the South to North Water Diversion Project: Jiaozuo, the "century old coal city," has become a habitat for over 280 endangered protected bird species; Jinan Yufu River has clear waters and beautiful banks, making it a popular leisure destination for residents; The water level of Baiyangdian remains at around 7 meters throughout the year, and the "Pearl of North China" has regained its charm... The large reservoir is filled with water and the small river overflows, while birds sing and fish leap into the shade of trees. The abundant rivers of Nanshui beautify the beautiful plains. Benefitting the People: The South Water flows into the homes of thousands of people in Qianba High Village, Botou City, Cangzhou, condensing the tremendous changes in water use brought about by the South to North Water Diversion Project. In history, the groundwater in Cangzhou had high fluoride content and was bitter and salty. Drinking it for a long time would cause teeth to turn yellow and black, and bones to become loose. What's more, the North China Plain is a water shortage area. Once, in order to grab a less turbid water from the mud well, villagers had to wake up at four or five o'clock, and if they arrived late, the well would be scooped dry. Many children in the village are sent to live in other places because they cannot drink good water Looking back on the past, Feng Ruxiang, the former secretary of the Eight Foot High Village Party Branch, was deeply moved. At the end of 2020, every household in the first eight foot high village was connected to the water of the South to North Water Diversion Middle Route, and the water quality index was on par with that of big cities. Tap water has replaced high fluoride water, and future generations bid farewell to the bitter and salty taste of water, making life sweeter and sweeter. The significant benefits of the South to North Water Diversion Project are entering millions of households in the receiving areas. Baofeng, Henan, produces more fragrant millet vinegar from Nanshui, leading to a thriving industry and increased income for residents; Thanks to the improvement of water quality, the water supply of Tianjin's automotive glass factories has reached a new level, and their production capacity has been fully released... According to statistics, since the first phase of the South to North Water Diversion Project's East and Middle Lines was fully connected, the direct beneficiaries have reached 185 million people, promoting high-quality economic and social development in the receiving areas. Baokang, Hubei Province, is currently in the midst of the construction of the South to North Water Diversion Middle Route's subsequent river diversion project to supplement the Han River. The project will connect the Three Gorges Reservoir and Danjiangkou Reservoir, further opening up the water supply channel from the Yangtze River to the north and forming a more developed water network pattern. The relevant person in charge of the Planning and Planning Department of the Ministry of Water Resources stated that they will accelerate the high-quality development of the follow-up projects of the South to North Water Diversion Project. On the construction site, machines roar and vehicles shuttle back and forth. Thousands of water conservancy builders are working hard to write a new chapter in the South to North Water Diversion Project. (New Society)
Edit：He Chuanning Responsible editor：Su Suiyue
Source：Xinhua
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