An Overview of Water, Water Pollution and Control in China

Abstract

Presents a survey of water, water pollution and control in China. Water shortage and water pollution are two of the most important environmental problems and factors affecting the development of industry, agriculture and the economy. China has made great efforts to improve environmental quality and has issued a series of important policies and regulations since the 1970s. Water saving and waste water reuse are the most significant measures implemented for solving the water shortage and controlling water pollution. All these policies and measures are playing an important role in alleviating and controlling the extent of water pollution.

Citation

Yongming, X. (1992), "An Overview of Water, Water Pollution and Control in China", Environmental Management and Health, Vol. 3 No. 3, pp. 18-22. https://doi.org/10.1108/09566169210013966