Sustainability of mega water diversion projects: Experience and lessons
Owing to uneven temporal and spatial distributions of freshwater resources, it is common for some basins in China to have more water than required by local residents,
Characterization of Aquifer System and Groundwater
Groundwater overexploitation is a critical issue in the North China Plain (NCP), resulting in groundwater level decline and surface subsidence for the last half-century. This problem, however, has been greatly alleviated by
Towards Adaptive Water Management—Optimizing River Water Diversion
The degree of success of river water diversion planning decisions is affected by uncertain environmental conditions. The adaptive water management framework incorporates
Seasonal Dynamics of Eukaryotic Microbial Communities in the Water
Inter-basin water transfer projects, such as the Yellow River to Qingdao Water Diversion Project (YQWD), are essential for addressing water scarcity, but impact local aquatic
Zooplankton Compositions in the Danjiangkou
The Danjiangkou Reservoir (DJKR) serves as the water source for the world''s biggest water diversion project, the Middle Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project (MR-SNWDP) in China, and this project
How Hydropower Works | Department of Energy
HOW DO WE GET ENERGY FROM WATER? Hydropower, or hydroelectric power, is a renewable source of energy that generates power by using a dam or diversion structure to alter the natural flow of a river or other body of
Joint optimal operation of the South-to-North Water
Abstract. Inter-basin water transfer projects are the main measure to address the water deficit crisis caused by uneven distribution of water resources. The current water transfer operation mainly tends to be present in
China''s South-to-North Water Diversion Project
China''s South-to-North Water Diversion Project has generated extensive debates over sustainability of water resources system in the northern drier region, which faces severe water scarcity hindering ecosystems,
The Divergent Changes in Surface Water Area after the South-to
Water scarcity is a significant challenge in China, and the South-to-North Water Diversion Project (SNWDP) aims to address the water deficit in the northern region. This study
6 FAQs about [Water diversion and energy storage project]
Will water diversion reduce groundwater exploitation?
Therefore, the water diversion project will greatly reduce groundwater exploitation and contribute to regional energy saving. At present, the groundwater exploitation reduction program has been initiated by the Chinese government 20.
Does the south-to-North water diversion project reduce groundwater exploitation?
Here, we highlight the energy and greenhouse gas-related environmental co-benefits of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project (SNWDP). Moreover, we evaluate the energy-saving effect of SNWDP on groundwater exploitation based on the groundwater-exploitation reduction program implemented by the Chinese government.
Why do we need water diversion projects?
By building massive water diversion projects, humans are creating “artificial rivers” on Earth [ 11 ], which have a profound impact on the global water supply network, alleviating the uneven distribution of water resources in time and space and increasing the availability of water resources [ 12 ].
What is the largest long-distance water diversion project in the world?
For example, the largest long-distance WDP worldwide, the middle line of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project (MLSNWDP), begins from the Taocha junction of the Danjiangkou Reservoir and runs through four provinces and cities, i.e., Henan, Hebei, Beijing, and Tianjin, with a total length of 1,432 km ( Li et al., 2016) ( Fig. 1 ).
Can overhead wspvs be used in long-distance water diversion projects?
This paper proposes installing overhead WSPVs along the open channels of long-distance water diversion projects (WDPs), creating new opportunities for the adaptive traceability and utilization of energy–water resources.
Will the south-to-North water diversion project contribute to China's water reform?
4. Conclusions We argue that the South-to-North Water Diversion Project will inevitably contribute to the China’s water reform, environmental sustainability and socioeconomic development in the northern plains.