In a significant leap for water resource management, the Chinese mainland has reached a major milestone in seawater desalination. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), the nation's daily desalination capacity has now surpassed 3 million tonnes.
Scaling for the Future
This capacity increase represents a vital step in ensuring sustainable water access, with the current output estimated to be sufficient to meet the residential water needs of approximately 15 million people. This achievement underscores the rapid integration of advanced desalination technologies to address water scarcity.
Prioritizing Coastal Water Security
As part of a broader strategic push, new desalination projects are currently advancing nationwide. There is a particular focus on bolstering water security in coastal areas, ensuring that these dynamic regions have a reliable and sustainable water supply to support their populations and economic activities.
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China's desalination tech makes strides topping 3 million tonnes daily
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