China's massive water diversion project has supplied over 185 million people in northern China with water from the south.
China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project, active for a decade, has provided water to over 185 million people in northern China's drought-prone regions by transferring more than 76.7 billion cubic meters of water from the water-rich south. The middle route, completed in 2014, has transferred over 68 billion cubic meters of water, benefiting nearly 114 million people. Environmental volunteers, known as "Well Guardians," have helped maintain water quality at the Danjiangkou Reservoir, ensuring it remains suitable for drinking. The project has significantly improved Beijing's water supply and raised underground water levels.
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