Rural Water Supply Modernizations New Expenditure Brings Challenges, Financial Planning and Countermeasures
Introduction: Although the low cost of living and self-sufficiency in growing vegetables and drilling wells are the biggest advantages of rural areas, the new rural policy recently led by Henan has attracted widespread attention. At the heart of the policy is a series of innovative measures to address rural water supply. These reforms aim to achieve integrated urban-rural development and take into account local realities. The new rural water supply policy raises a range of questions, such as:"Three forms of water supply"meaning, water price and other related requirements. At the same time, the number of affected farmers is increasing as regions follow suit. So, is it necessary to unify the water supply in rural areas? Can farmers afford this change in the cost of living? This article will delve into these issues after analyzing the importance and necessity of water supply in rural areas.
Analysis of water supply problems in rural areas.
The importance of water supply in rural areas.
According to the Ministry of Water Resources, water for industry, agriculture and domestic use will increase in the next few years. Among them, the proportion of residential water is the smallest, and the proportion of farmers' domestic water is even smaller. Therefore, it has been argued that the water supply in rural areas does not need to be uniformly renewed, as farmers can obtain water resources in a self-sufficient way. In addition, the groundwater table has risen significantly in some areas, further reducing the need for a unified water supply.
2.The economic pressure of a unified water supply.
Due to the fact that young people are more likely to migrate to work, the majority of the population in rural areas is dominated by the elderly and children. Due to the advanced age of the elderly, it is difficult to find a job, and their pension income is limited, and they mainly rely on agricultural income to survive. If a unified water supply is improved in areas with relatively abundant water resources, the cost of living for farmers will increase, which will pose an economic pressure on low-income farming households.
3.Uniform drainage is required.
Farmers prefer to build rural sewers and get unified drainage to facilitate daily life than a unified water supply. Recently, the "Henan Provincial Rural Water Supply Management Measures" proposed to be implemented in rural areas"Three-pronged"water supply policy. The policy clearly states that it is necessary to gradually realize the homogeneity of urban and rural water supply, the scale of centralized water supply, and the standardization of decentralized water supply. This means that rural water supply will be the same as urban water supply, with wide coverage, and water price and water quality control standards will be uniformly enforced. In addition, the proposal emphasizes public water supply services and the integration of water supply and drainage in rural areas.
Ideas for solving the problem of water supply in rural areas.
1) Water supply reform tailored to local conditions.
The key to the reform of rural water supply lies in adapting measures to local conditions and adjusting them according to the actual conditions of each region. Water resources, economic capacities and farmers' needs vary from region to region, so measures must be developed and cannot be generalized. Otherwise, there may be a situation where one household has two taps, leading to the failure of the water supply reform. When formulating water supply policies, the characteristics of each village should be fully considered, and the construction of water supply facilities and the formulation of water prices should be reasonably organized.
2.Strengthen the monitoring and maintenance of water quality.
For farmers who already use a unified water supply, the quality of the water supply must be regularly tested. If there is a problem with the quality of the water supply, the farmer should stop using the water source in time and report it to the competent department for treatment. In this way, it can not only ensure the safety of farmers' water supply, but also avoid water waste and environmental pollution caused by the quality of water supply facilities.
Summarize and think.
In short, the solution to the problem of rural water supply must be tailored to local conditions and the actual conditions of each region. The reform of unified water supply must take full account of the economic situation of farmers and the situation of water resources in order to ensure its feasibility and sustainability. In addition, strengthening the control and maintenance of water quality is also an important measure to ensure the safety of farmers' domestic water, which must be paid attention to and implemented.
To solve the problem of rural water supply, it is inseparable from the cooperation of farmers, farmers and relevant departments. ** It is necessary to listen to the voices of farmers, formulate reasonable water supply policies, and strengthen the management and maintenance of water supply facilities. Farmers, on the other hand, should actively participate in the reform of water supply, put forward their own suggestions and opinions, and consciously abide by the regulations on water supply management. Relevant departments should strengthen water quality monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of water supply and protect the environment. It is only through the joint efforts of the government, farmers and authorities that sustainable solutions to the problem of rural water supply can be found and better living and environmental conditions for farmers.